Fabio Grosso, currently coaching Sassuolo, is being targeted by Fiorentina, Napoli, Lazio, and Bologna for his impressive coaching performance. He is well-known for his role in Italy's 2006 World Cup victory.
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Fabio Grosso has made such an impact as coach of Sassuolo that he is being linked with several other clubs, including Napoli, Fiorentina, Lazio and Bologna.
The 48-year-old remains most famous for his playing career, with a decisive role in Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph, but has become a strong coach since hanging up his boots in 2012.
After a spell at the Juventus youth academy, he worked at Bari, Verona, Brescia, SC Sion, Frosinone and Olympique Lyonnais.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Fabio Grosso, Head Coach of US Sassuolo reacts during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Fiorentina, Napoli, Lazio, and Bologna are all interested in hiring Fabio Grosso.
Fabio Grosso is most famous for his playing career, particularly his decisive role in Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph.
Before coaching Sassuolo, Fabio Grosso managed teams including Bari, Verona, Brescia, SC Sion, Frosinone, and Olympique Lyonnais.
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Grosso returned to Italy for Sassuolo in 2024 and took them to promotion from Serie B with five games to spare, then this season has steered them to mid-table comfort.
According to Sport Mediaset, this has put his name on the wish list for many Serie A clubs, above all Fiorentina, where he already worked with director Fabio Paratici at Juve.
They are the favourites, especially as Paolo Vanoli is not expected to stay on after rescuing the club from the threat of relegation.
Other options include Bologna if Vincenzo Italiano decides to move on, while even Napoli and Lazio have considered Grosso in case of a change of direction from Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 17: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, and Fabio Grosso, Head Coach of US Sassuolo Calcio, pose for a photo prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Como 1907 at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on April 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sassuolo have put together 14 victories, seven draws, and 14 defeats in Serie A this season as a newly-promoted team.