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After mulling it over for a while, Paolo Maldini has accepted the FIGC’s offer to be Italy’s new technical director.

Maldini Takes Italy Job, Reaches Out to Guardiola

July 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

After mulling it over for a while, Paolo Maldini has accepted the FIGC’s offer to be Italy’s new technical director. One of his first moves was an informal meeting with Pep Guardiola to gauge his availability. In a surprise move, the exec is being joined by Leonardo.

Genoa and Fiorentina have identified their next coaches, Daniele De Rossi and Paolo Vanoli, and will install them before the next round.

Genoa and Fiorentina Find Their New Head Coaches

November 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Genoa and Fiorentina have identified their next coaches, Daniele De Rossi and Paolo Vanoli, and will install them before the next Serie A round, without waiting for the break. The former has already been announced, while the latter will be after the Conference League game.

Fiorentina have made the call to sack Stefano Pioli following a dismal start to the season. They are still winless in Serie A.

Fiorentina Give Pioli the Boot After Disastrous Start

November 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Fiorentina have made the call to sack Stefano Pioli following a dismal start to the season. They are still winless in Serie A and sit at the bottom of the table with just four points. Long-serving director Daniele Pradè resigned over the weekend, but the move didn’t jolt the squad.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Fiorentina – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 29, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stefano Pioli’s job is on the line as out-of-sorts Fiorentina travel to Stadio San Siro to take on Inter in a high-stakes Serie A clash. Wednesday’s encounter has all the makings of a ‘make or break’ fixture for the 60-year-old manager.

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Fiorentina – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 19, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio San Siro sets the stage for a handsomely-looking Serie A showdown between early title contenders Milan and out-of-sorts Fiorentina. Despite their visitors’ disastrous league start, the Rossoneri would be naive to take anything for granted.

Serie A Preview: Fiorentina vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 13, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Saturday's Serie A action caps off at Stadio Artemio Franchi as Fiorentina and Napoli go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking showdown. The two teams with European ambitions have kicked off the 2025/26 season on vastly different notes.

Juventus are waiting for Antonio Conte to part ways with Napoli in an amicable fashion before lodging their offer.

Serie A 2025/26 Predictions: Who Will Claim the Scudetto?

August 13, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Como, Cremonese, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Pisa, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Udinese

Napoli pulled off an epic surprise in the 2024/25 Serie A season, beating defending champions Inter to the title in a photo finish. Antonio Conte returned to haunt his former club, showcasing why many regard him as Italy's finest manager.

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel.

Grading Every New Coaching Appointment in Serie A

July 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Pisa, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel. The picture isn’t actually officially complete yet, as Fiorentina have yet to announce Stefano Pioli, but it’s just a technicality.

Despite the courtship by the Federation, Claudio Ranieri won’t be the new Italy coach following Luciano Spalletti’s sacking.

Ranieri Turns Down Opportunity to Take Over Italy

June 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri

Despite the courtship by the Federation, Claudio Ranieri won’t be the new Italy coach following Luciano Spalletti’s sacking. The veteran gaffer thought about it but will stay committed to his new Roma role exclusively despite the go-ahead from the ownership.

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Maldini Takes Italy Job, Reaches Out to Guardiola

Genoa and Fiorentina Find Their New Head Coaches

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