Jorge Maciel takes charge at Lyon after Paulo Fonseca's exit
Fonseca leaves Olympique Lyonnais for Sporting CP in a deal worth 5 million euros; Maciel steps in before Thursday's Europa League tie with Real Sociedad.
Olympique Lyonnais announced on Wednesday the departure of Paulo Fonseca, who is heading to Sporting CP. According to RMC Sport, the move comes with a compensation fee of 5 million euros for the French club. While a replacement is found, the team will be led by Jorge Maciel, until now Fonseca's assistant.
In his first comments, as reported by L'Ăquipe, Maciel made clear that his contract is with the club and not with the coach, and asked the squad not to dwell on Fonseca's exit.
His first test as interim boss comes this Thursday in the Europa League against Real Sociedad.
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