The 2016-17 campaign delivered an immediate return to the top flight for Hellas Verona as the Gialloblu secured a crucial 2nd-place finish in Serie B, clinching automatic promotion back to Serie A. Leading the charge was the veteran marksman Giampaolo Pazzini, whose prolific 23 goals earned him the league's Golden Boot and proved decisive in a campaign built on experience and attacking fire-power. Under manager Fabio Pecchia, the team overcame mid-season turbulence to seal the deal, marking a vital year of quick resurgence in the club's history.