Novellino received boardroom backing following Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Genoa, but matters came to a head after protesting fans booed the players during a training session on Tuesday.That prompted the decision to postpone Wednesday morning's training session and Torino President Urbano Cairo took even stronger action later on Tuesday when dismissing Novellino.
The 54-year-old former Sampdoria coach had been in charge of the seven-times Italian champions since the summer.
Novellino's immediate predecessor, De Biasi, now returns to the Granata helm for a third time, having parted company with Spanish club Levante to accept the post.
De Biasi has signed a contract until the season's end with an option for a second season if Torino - presently 14th in Serie A, four points above the relegation places - avoid relegation.
"Having worked with him when he led us to promotion and for 14 games last season we know De Biasi's qualities well," Cairo said. "He is a very reliable person and a great motivator."
De Biasi led the Turin club to promotion in 2006, then helped to secure their top-flight status when he resumed control between February and May last year.
He was, however, unable to improve Levante's ranking in Spain after his arrival last October: the Valencia-based team sit bottom of the Primera Division.
Source: UEFA
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