Fiorentina, according to reports, have made a strategic decision to direct their attention towards Raffaele Palladino, the current coach of Monza, subsequent to Daniele De Rossi opting to defer any discussions until the summer. The club, anticipating the departure of their current head coach Vincenzo Italiano at the end of the season, has initiated inquiries into several potential candidates, including De Rossi from Roma, Alberto Gilardino from Genoa, Alberto Aquilani from Pisa, and the former Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri.
Daniele Prade, the director of Fiorentina, recently initiated contact with De Rossi in an attempt to persuade him to consider the coaching position. However, De Rossi expressed his unequivocal commitment to securing a new contract with Roma, thus prompting him to postpone any further negotiations until the summer.
Palladino first choice
An article published by Corriere dello Sport via TMW elucidates that Fiorentina has reached a decision in favor of Palladino as their preferred choice for the coaching position. In the ensuing weeks, intensive negotiations are anticipated to take place, concerning the duration and financial terms of his contract.
Palladino, aged 39, has garnered commendation for his coaching prowess during his tenure at Monza over the past two years. It is anticipated that he will enter into a two-year contractual agreement with Fiorentina, encompassing provisions for salary incentives and contractual renewal contingent upon the team’s sporting performance.