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Stefano Pioli Returns to Fiorentina as Head Coach After Al-Nassr Exit

Posted : 12 July 2025

Italian football manager Stefano Pioli is making a return to Fiorentina, the club announced on Saturday, confirming his appointment as head coach. Pioli, who spent last season managing Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, is stepping in to replace Raffaele Palladino, who unexpectedly resigned in June just weeks after signing a contract extension through 2027.

 

The 59-year-old Pioli is no stranger to the Florence-based club. He played for Fiorentina between 1989 and 1995 and later managed the team from 2017 to 2019. Now, he returns on a new deal that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2028. “Fiorentina announces that its new coach for the first team is Stefano Pioli,” the club said in a statement, celebrating the return of a familiar face.

 

Fiorentina enjoyed a solid 2023–24 Serie A season, finishing sixth and securing a place in the UEFA Conference League. With Pioli’s return, the club hopes to build on that momentum and push further on both domestic and European fronts.

 

Pioli’s recent stint at Al-Nassr saw him guide the team to a third-place finish in the Saudi Pro League. The club, which features global star Cristiano Ronaldo, provided a unique challenge for the experienced coach, though his tenure lasted only one season.

 

Over the course of his career, Pioli has managed several notable clubs including Bologna, Inter Milan, and most notably AC Milan, where he led the Rossoneri to a Serie A title in the 2021–22 season. His tactical expertise and familiarity with Fiorentina are expected to bring stability and ambition to the team as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

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