Fiorentina: Paratici takes charge, key calls on Vanoli’s future | OneFootball

Fiorentina is experiencing a slightly less tense Christmas after their resounding victory against Udinese, aided by the almost immediate expulsion of the Friulian goalkeeper.

Fiorentina, the Paratici era begins: full powers on the transfer market and decisive evaluations on Vanoli’s future

A win that allowed the team to end their prolonged training camp and regain a minimum of serenity, but it does not change the reality: the Viola remain alone at the bottom of the standings and the situation is still extremely delicate.

A victory that doesn’t change the substance

The result against Udinese is a signal, but only a partial one. A small step forward that is not enough to erase what has so far been a dramatically poor season from a sporting perspective. The next away match in Parma already takes on the contours of a crucial turning point: for Fiorentina, winning is no longer an option, but an obligation.

It is in this context that the club’s most important move is taking shape.

Paratici arriving: mission revival

To try to turn things around, Rocco Commisso has decided to rely on Fabio Paratici, an executive with great international experience, arriving from Tottenham. A pragmatic choice, dictated by the urgency to shake up an environment in obvious difficulty. His past at Juventus inevitably takes a back seat: right now, fans are asking for competence and solutions, not flags.

Paratici’s mission is clear: to get a season back on track that risks becoming a failure.

Carte blanche for the January transfer window

Commisso has granted Paratici broad autonomy in transfer strategies, with particular reference to the winter session. “Carte blanche” does not mean unlimited spending, but freedom to maneuver within the club’s financial resources. The goal is to intervene in a targeted way to correct the structural errors of the current squad and make it more competitive in the relegation battle.

Paratici’s experience, combined with his deep knowledge of international football, will be a decisive factor in identifying the right profiles quickly.

The coach issue: Vanoli under observation

Beyond the transfer market, Paratici will be called upon to make a crucial decision regarding the bench. Vanoli’s future is not a given and will be carefully evaluated, also in light of immediate results. The new executive will take the necessary time to understand whether the current coach is the right man to lead Fiorentina out of the relegation zone.

There is no shortage of alternatives. In the background remains Stefano Pioli, already dismissed but considered not the only one responsible for a crisis that was not resolved after his departure. Other options point to profiles experienced in relegation battles like Iachini, or to an internal and younger solution such as Galloppa, who has done an excellent job with the Primavera team.

A crossroads for Fiorentina’s future

Paratici’s arrival marks a key moment in Fiorentina’s season. The coming weeks will tell whether his management will be able to provide a real turning point, both technically and psychologically. Time is running out, the standings are worrying, and every decision, from the transfer market to the bench, could prove decisive for the fate of the Viola.

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