Grosso: From World Cup Hero to Fiorentina's New Hope

Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the manager of Fiorentina, signing a two-year contract. Grosso, famed for scoring the winning penalty in the 2006 World Cup final, previously managed several clubs including Brescia and Sassuolo. He aims to bring professionalism and ambition to a team recently battling relegation.

Fabio Grosso, the hero of Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph, has been named the new manager of Fiorentina. The announcement came from the Serie A club on Monday, and Grosso has signed a two-year deal.

Grosso began his managerial career in Serie B after scoring the decisive penalty in Italy's shootout victory over France. His coaching journey has included stints at clubs like Brescia, Frosinone, and Olympique Lyonnais.

After leading Sassuolo to safety in Serie A, Grosso departed by mutual consent. He now faces the challenge of lifting Fiorentina, a team that narrowly avoided relegation last season under departing interim coach Paolo Vanoli.