Stefano Pioli looks in distress | Image Credits: IMAGO/ ABACAPRESS
Fiorentina have parted ways with manager Stefano Pioli, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, after a dismal winless start to the league season leaves the Tuscan side bottom of the Italian top flight standings.
Pioli returned to the club in July for his second spell in charge, but Fiorentina have collected a mere four points from the first 10 league games, the club's worst ever start to a season leading to protests from supporters.
"ACF Fiorentina can confirm that Stefano Pioli has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team," the club said in a statement.
"Daniele Galloppa will take charge of the first team temporarily, starting from this afternoon's training session."
Sporting director Daniele Prade left Fiorentina on Saturday, and a home loss to Lecce on Sunday was the final straw for Pioli, who led AC Milan to the Serie A title in 2022.
Pioli signed a three-year contract at Fiorentina, replacing Raffaele Palladino who had left the club three weeks after signing a contract extension in May.
Fiorentina are away to German side Mainz 05 on Thursday in the Conference League, a competition where Pioli's side won their two opening games. The next league game is at Genoa on Sunday.
