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Stefano Pioli could soon return to the dugout, with Udinese reportedly considering the former Milan and Fiorentina manager as a potential replacement for under-pressure Kosta Runjaic.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 24

Pioli open to Serie A return: ‘I’d like to prove something in Italy, I’m not washed up’

Stefano Pioli says he would like to return to Serie A and prove his worth, insisting he is far from washed up. With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the 61-year-old spoke to Corriere dello Sport about his future, a day after he was spotted in Naples on the eve of Napoli’s game with Roma.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 23

Pioli spotted in Naples on the eve of Allegri’s crunch clash with Roma

Stefano Pioli has been spotted in Naples on the eve of Napoli’s Serie A clash with Roma, as pressure continues to build on Massimiliano Allegri. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the former Milan and Fiorentina coach, currently out of work, was seen in the city on Friday, enjoying the late-October sunshine.

Manchester United News / The Cult of Calcio / October 22

Two Italian Coaches Attached to Manchester United Job

Manchester United continued to spiral in the midweek UEFA Champions League clash with Como, getting trashed 4-1 on the road, fueling the buzz about the dismissal of Michael Carrick, with Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli among the candidates to take over, Calciomercato reports.

Como News / Goal.com / October 21

Manchester United disaster in Como too: Conte ready for the post-Carrick era, but Pioli was also at the Sinigaglia

Manchester United remain in crisis and collapse at Como. Carrick is more out than in Since 10 September, Manchester United have not won, enduring painful defeats, a League Cup exit and league draws that have done little to help.

Bologna News / Goal.com / October 20

Corriere della Sera - Conte would say yes to Juventus during the season, with Pioli in the background

Juventus have faith in Spalletti, but it depends on upcoming results Juventus' crisis has put the manager's future back in the spotlight. Luciano Spalletti , Juventus' sixth manager in the past eight years, is under growing pressure , with disappointing results, dressing-room tensions and doubts about the squad's resilience.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 15

Bologna consider sacking Tedesco with Pioli and Motta linked as replacement

Domenico Tedesco’s position at Bologna is in danger, with the club weighing up whether to make a change after the poor start to his tenure. According to Calciomercato, citing Matteo Moretto, the Rossoblu hierarchy are actively considering dismissing the coach, with a decision expected shortly.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 13

Report Trabzonspor want Pioli, but advanced talks with Senol Gunes

There are reports that Turkish side Trabzonspor contacted Stefano Pioli to ask about his availability, but are also in advanced talks with Senol Gunes.

Real Sociedad News / Football Italia / July 16

Revealed: Milan considered World Cup finalist De la Fuente in 2024

Luis de la Fuente could have ended up in the Milan dugout, with the Spain coach having been considered by the Rossoneri when they sought a successor to Stefano Pioli in 2024.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 5

Fiorentina thank Vanoli and get ready for new coach

Fiorentina have officially said goodbye to Paolo Vanoli after he transformed their season to avoid relegation from a disastrous starting point, declining to offer a new contract.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / May 24

Report Maldini and Pioli could have Milan reunion at Fenerbahce

Paolo Maldini is in confirmed talks with Fenerbahce, and it’s reported he could have a Milan reunion in Istanbul with coach Stefano Pioli. Fenerbahce Presidential candidate Hakan Safi has had several meetings with Maldini, first in Italy and then on Turkish soil, to discuss him becoming the new director of sport.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / May 10

Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina historic as nobody avoided relegation when failing to win first 15’

Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli had a special dedication for President Rocco Commisso and noted his team made history. ‘Nobody had avoided relegation after

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 28

Report Paratici already at a crossroads as Vanoli on the brink at Fiorentina

Paolo Vanoli’s future at Fiorentina is uncertain, and the incoming Viola director, Fabio Paratici, already has a big decision to make as three candidates, including Stefano Pioli, emerge for the job, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Vanoli on the brink as Fiorentina at risk of Serie B relegation

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Fiorentina are considering sacking their coach, Paolo Vanoli, after barely a month from his appointment, as the Tuscans are still winless in Serie A and have lost four matches from seven under the 53-year-old.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / November 27

Vanoli: ‘Emotional’ European debut, Fiorentina ‘can achieve great results’

Paolo Vanoli admits that it is an ‘emotional’ evening on a personal level ahead of his European debut as a head coach, but insists that he is ‘fully concentrated’

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Fiorentina News / Football Italia / November 26

Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina need leaders, Conference League games are welcome’

Paolo Vanoli confirms two veterans will start for Fiorentina against AEK Athens tomorrow and insists the Conference League is ‘absolutely not’ a hindrance in their season.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / November 16

Ferrari on Fiorentina mistakes and stadium chaos

Fiorentina director Alessandro Ferrari admits ‘we all got it wrong’ with Stefano Pioli, but is threatening to pull out of the Stadio Artemio Franchi project unless there is a deal by December.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / November 12

New Fiorentina director clarifies Pioli exit: ‘He believed he could turn this around’

New Fiorentina director of sport Roberto Goretti denies that Stefano Pioli demanded payment to leave. ‘He just believed that he could turn the situation around.’ The club held a press conference today to present new coach Paolo Vanoli, although he has already overseen his first match with a 2-2 Serie A draw away to Genoa last Sunday.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / November 12

Vanoli gives first Fiorentina press conference: ‘We all have work to do’

Paolo Vanoli admits that ‘everybody’ at Fiorentina has work to do to get out of the relegation zone in Serie A, has explained how he plans to improve La

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 7

Fiorentina appoint Vanoli as new head coach

Paolo Vanoli has been officially announced as the new head coach of Fiorentina on a short-term contract until the end of the 2025-26 season with an option to extend. Fiorentina parted company with Stefano Pioli earlier this week after a run of 10 matches without a win in Serie A at the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 6

Vanoli ready for Fiorentina after agreement with Torino

Paolo Vanoli has agreed the terms of a contract termination with Torino, so he and his staff will arrive to sign for Fiorentina on Friday. Stefano Pioli was fired on Tuesday and the team was in action for the Conference League today under caretaker manager Daniele Galloppa, fumbling a 1-0 lead for their 2-1 defeat away to Mainz 05.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 6