Fiorentina revealed Stefano Pioli as their new coach on a three-year manage on Saturday as the Italian, who left Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr last month, returns to the Serie A club for a second stint.
Fiorentina possessed given former manager Raffaele Palladino a contract extension in May, but he left the job just three weeks later, paving the way for Pioli to return after he parted ways with Al Nassr.
Pioli, who played at Fiorentina from 1989 to 1995, coached the team from 2017 to 2019.
He then coached AC Milan, winning the Scudetto in the 2021-22 season, before his move to the Saudi Pro League.
"I am very happy that Stefano Pioli is the new coach of Fiorentina's first team," club president Rocco Commisso said in a statement.
"From the very first moment I spoke to him, I establish a coach with great human values who is ready to do everything he can for this club and this city, which he knows very well and has a close bond with.
"Fiorentina completed sixth in Serie A last season to qualify for the Conference League, Europe's third-tier competition.
Serie A has seen several clubs changing their managers prior to the 2025-26 season, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, AS Roma, Atalanta and Lazio.
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