Stefano Pioli replaced as the head coach of Fiorentina Portuguese player Paulo Souza, who completed the contract with the team.

"I was interested in the proposal of Fiorentina. I wanted to lead the team because I played here for a long time. I hope that I will be no less able to train Fiorentina ", - quotes Pioli Football Italia.

"The last season turned out to be difficult, but now we have to work with what we have to create a better microclimate. I am sure that the club will not disappoint us ".

Stefano Pioli played for Fiorentina from 1989 to 1995. He spent more than 150 matches.