<p>Grosso, who scored the ‌winning penalty for Italy in the ‌shootout win over France at ‌the 2006 World Cup final, began his managerial career in Serie ‌B with Bari and Hellas ⁠Verona, ‌before taking charge of Brescia, Sion, Frosinone ​and Lyon.</p><p>His last role came at Sassuolo, where ​he won promotion in his first campaign, and after guiding them ⁠to ​mid-table safety in Serie A last season, Grosso left the club by mutual agreement on Thursday.</p><p><strong>"I never ‌like to make promises,"</strong> Grosso said in a Fiorentina statement,<strong> "but aware of the responsibilities that await me, I immediately feel I can guarantee seriousness, professionalism and involvement in building a team that has courage and ambition."</strong></p><p>Fiorentina ‌battled relegation in the most ​recent campaign, with Stefano Pioli ‌sacked in November after a 10-game winless start. Paolo Vanoli took over and led them to a 15th-place finish, before ⁠departing the ⁠club on Friday.</p>