Fiorentina have released an official statement saying that they have relieved coach Vincenzo Montella of his duties at the club.
The 40-year-old had been in charge of the Viola since 2012, and has since guided them to a fourth place finish three seasons in a row.
“ACF Fiorentina views the recent actions undertaken by head coach Vincenzo Montella as a clear attempt to get out of a contract he signed less than two years ago because it includes a clause that he no longer holds to be in his interest, although he agreed to it at the time,” a statement on the club’s official website read.
“It is therefore with great regret that we must recognise that the trust required to continue our relationship together has been lost and, for the good of the club, we have little option other than to relieve Vincenzo Montella of his duties.
“This sudden situation naturally causes organisational problems which we must now resolve as a matter of urgency.
“We would have expected to see the coach behave in a clearer, more respectful and less ambiguous manner towards the club and the fans that have given him so much.”
Fiorentina will begin the search for a replacement ahead of the 2015/16 Serie A season with Basel’s Paulo Sousa the favourite to take over.
