Stefano Pioli has resigned as Fiorentina head coach, suggesting he has been forced to leave due to a lack of faith from the club's management.
The 53-year-old's departure was confirmed by the club on Tuesday, who said assistant coach Giacomo Murelli is to take temporary charge of first-team training.
Under-19 coach Emiliano Bigica is expected to be made interim head coach until the end of the season.
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The news comes a day after a public statement from Fiorentina, in which they appeared to back Pioli to ensure a positive conclusion to 2018-19.