Paulo Fonseca Appointed as Lyon's New Head Coach

The former AC Milan and Lille manager takes over following Pierre Sage's controversial dismissal, with Lyon targeting Champions League qualification.

Paulo Fonseca has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become Lyon's head coach, replacing Pierre Sage.
Sage, who turned Lyon's season around in 2023, was dismissed after a winless January and a French Cup loss to a fifth-tier club.
Fonseca, recently sacked by AC Milan, brings Ligue 1 experience from his successful tenure with Lille, where he secured a fourth-place finish last season.
Lyon currently sits sixth in Ligue 1 and faces financial challenges, including a transfer ban and the need to reduce debts to avoid potential relegation threats.
Fonseca's first match in charge will be against second-placed Marseille on Sunday, with Lyon aiming to close the gap in the league standings.