Carlos Vicens named Lyon coach, replacing Paulo Fonseca
The 43-year-old Spaniard signs until June 2028 after Fonseca left for Sporting, with Jorge Marciel as interim coach until now.
Olympique Lyonnais have announced Carlos Vicens as their new head coach. The 43-year-old Spaniard has signed a contract running until June 2028, according to RMC Sport, and takes over from Paulo Fonseca, who left for Sporting in the middle of the season.
Vicens had been dismissed by Sporting Braga at the end of October. His spell in Portugal started well: he finished fourth in the league last season and reached the Europa League semi-finals. This campaign, however, he won only three of his eight league matches before leaving. Previously he was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City between 2021 and 2025, after working his way up through the club's academy.
Lyon lost 2-0 to Brest on Sunday in matchday 10 of Ligue 1, and since Fonseca's departure Jorge Marciel has been in charge on an interim basis. In its statement, the club said Vicens's approach to the game, his demands and his work with young players match its own direction.
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