Raffaele Palladino Resigns as Fiorentina Head Coach

Raffaele Palladino has decided to leave his job as head coach of Fiorentina right away. This is happening even though the club has been trying to keep him for the long term.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Palladino, who became Fiorentina‘s coach at the start of the season, surprised everyone by quitting on Wednesday. This happened just weeks after Fiorentina extended his contract until June 2027, showing they trusted him.

Even though the club tried to change his mind, Palladino decided to leave suddenly after just one year in Florence. The club is expected to officially announce this soon, but several sources have already confirmed it.

FIORENTINA’S SEASON IN REVIEW

Fiorentina had a promising season with Palladino. They finished 6th in Serie A, getting a spot in the UEFA Conference League. In all competitions, Fiorentina had 26 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses. They also reached the semifinals of the Conference League but were knocked out by Real Betis.

Palladino’s work was praised, especially because of the tough competition in Serie A and the many manager changes this year.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR FIORENTINA?

Fiorentina now faces uncertainty as they get ready for their special centenary season. They are looking for a new manager quickly because they want to keep doing well in both local and European competitions. Fiorentina will play their next game in the early rounds of the Conference League qualifiers.

They hope to find a new coach fast to bring stability and leadership to the team before an important new season starts.