Report Fiorentina could sue Grosso to terminate contract | OneFootball

In a strange twist, Fiorentina are reportedly planning legal action after sacking coach Fabio Grosso, aiming to save paying his salary by taking disciplinary measures.

The coach was dismissed late Sunday evening, having lost the opening three matches of the Serie A season.

He has been replaced by Paolo Vanoli, who had been on the bench for much of last term to save them from relegation after an equally disastrous start under Stefano Pioli.

Fiorentina ready to sue Grosso

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

According to various reports including Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fiorentina’s lawyers are examining possible disciplinary action against Grosso.

The aim is to prove that he was fired for just cause, which would allow the club to not pay his salary for the rest of the contract.

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 5: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

It is reported that Fiorentina wish to prove Grosso had to be sacked, as he had told director Fabio Paratici that he was unable to continue in the role due to fundamental disagreements with the transfer strategy.

Despite stating his inability to continue, and even it’s rumoured threatening not to turn up to work at the Viola Park complex on Monday, Grosso did not at any point offer his resignation.