Fiorentina has officially announced the extension of head coach Raffaele Palladino`s contract until June 2027. The Italian club has exercised their option to prolong the agreement with the former Monza tactician, who initially signed a two-year deal last summer.
This strategic move comes on the eve of a critical Conference League semifinal second leg against Real Betis. Fiorentina currently trails 2-1 from the first leg in Spain, adding significance to this contract extension as a show of faith in Palladino`s abilities.
Under Palladino`s predecessor, Vincenzo Italiano, Fiorentina reached the Conference League Final in the past two seasons. However, they fell short on both occasions, losing to West Ham and Olympiacos respectively. The club`s decision to extend Palladino`s tenure suggests a commitment to building on this recent European success and potentially going one step further.
As Fiorentina prepares for the crucial match against Real Betis, the timing of this announcement could serve as a morale boost for both the coach and the team. It demonstrates the club`s long-term vision and confidence in Palladino`s leadership, potentially providing extra motivation for the squad to overturn the first-leg deficit and progress to another European final.