Profile
Paolo Vanoli took charge of Fiorentina in the summer of 2024, inheriting a club with considerable ambition in Serie A. The Italian tactician brings a reputation for developing attacking football and building cohesive team units, tasked with steering the Tuscan side back towards European competition after several seasons of mid-table finishes.
Vanoli's career in management has seen him work across Italian football and abroad, developing a methodical approach to team building. As a player, he was a left back and midfielder who competed at lower levels before transitioning into coaching. His managerial CV includes spells at Ascoli, Alessandria and Como before moves to European football, including time in Russia and Belgium. He has become known for his meticulous preparation and ability to improve squad performance through tactical organisation rather than marquee signings.
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