This archive report was first published on 22 December 2019.
Published on December 22, 2019, Fiorentina announced the sacking of coach Vincenzo Montella, citing the team's poor performances and results in Serie A.
Montella, a 45-year-old former Italy winger, managed Fiorentina from 2012-15, leading the club to two fourth-place finishes in Serie A before he was fired. He returned to Florence in April after spells in charge at Sampdoria, AC Milan, and Sevilla.
The decision to fire Montella was made after a long and detailed analysis of the team's performances and results, according to the club. The owners and management decided that a change of coach was the best option to help the team rediscover its grit and determination on the pitch and produce an immediate turnaround.
Fiorentina has been struggling since the arrival of Franck Ribery, who suffered a serious ankle injury that will keep him out until February. The team has taken just two points from their last seven games and lost 4-1 at home to Roma on Friday.
Fiorentina promised a new coach would be announced 'in the next few days'. The team has started their winter break and does not play again in Serie A until January 6.
