Fiorentina turn to Galloppa as interim coach for next two games after D’Aversa talks paused | OneFootball

Daniele Galloppa will be Fiorentina’s coach, almost certainly for the next two matches.

He will lead the team against Mainz in the Conference League and, in all likelihood, again at Genoa in Sunday’s crucial foot-of-the-table clash.

Roberto D’Aversa remained, until this morning, as I had already revealed last night, the number one candidate to immediately succeed Stefano Pioli.

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 2: Head coach Stefano Pioli manager of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Lecce at Artemio Franchi on November 2, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

However, the club decided not to move forward, at least for now, given that the international break is just around the corner.

Fiorentina pause talks with D’Aversa

D’Aversa waited for Fiorentina’s decision but did not spend the night in Florence. There was no veto from potential sporting director Goretti, in fact, his approval had arrived, but in such a delicate stage of the season, forcing a choice would have represented a significant risk.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 24: Roberto D’Aversa, Head Coach of Empoli, looks on prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between Bologna FC and Empoli at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 24, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Fiorentina therefore opted to stay patient, turning instead to the internal solution of Galloppa.

For now, the club will take its time before defining a long-term plan, preferring stability and calm reflection over rushed decisions that could deepen an already complex situation.