Two paths for Fiorentina in Pioli stand-off as crisis meeting takes places | OneFootball

Fiorentina reportedly have two paths ahead of them as a crisis meeting takes place with the club’s leadership: either dismissing Stefano Pioli now and facing the financial consequences, or giving him one last chance against Mainz and Genoa before the international break.

After a 1-0 defeat at home to Lecce on Sunday, pressure has mounted more and more on Pioli, with fans calling for the head coach to face the same fate as Daniele Pradé, who was dismissed from his role as sporting director on Saturday.

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 2: Luca Ranieri of ACF Fiorentina shows his dejection 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)

According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira on X, Fiorentina are leaning towards parting ways with Pioli as soon as possible but are aware of the hefty severance payout needed to terminate the Italian’s €3.2m per season deal until 2028.

Fiorentina president will have final say on Pioli future

Whilst a crisis meeting takes place between club executives this evening, the final say will reportedly go to club president Rocco Commisso.

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 2: Head coach Stefano Pioli manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts 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)

The Italian-American businessman will give his verdict, presumably later in the night, that will confirm whether or not Pioli has been shown the door or will be given one final chance to turn his second spell with the club around.