Olympique Lyonnais have appointed former AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a 2 1/2-year contract, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday.

Paulo Fonseca has replaced Pierre Sage as Lyon head coach, the Ligue 1 side has announced. The Portuguese manager is officially back in Ligue 1 only months after leaving the French top-tier upon the

Lyon plans to hire Paulo Fonseca as its new coach, replacing Pierre Sage. Sage was unexpectedly dismissed despite recent successes. Lyon's owners see it as a strategic choice under businessman John Textor.

Marseille slipped 10 points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-0 loss at Champions League hopefuls Nice on Sunday.

Lyon have announced the arrival of new head coach, Paulo Fonseca. Fonseca joins OL just a few weeks after he was sacked by Milan following a disastrous start to his reign at San Siro. Fonseca has a strong track-record in Ligue 1 however, having impressed during his two years at Lille.

Olympique Lyon appointed Paulo Fonseca as their new manager, replacing Pierre Sage until June 30, 2027. "An experienced 51-year-old coach, Paulo Fonseca has built a solid reputation in Europe thanks to his numerous successes and demanding tactical approach," the French club said in a statement on Friday.

According to French sports daily L'Equipe, Textor has been in regular contact with Paulo Fonseca in recent years and could appoint him as a replacement for Sage. The former Lille coach has been out of a job since he was fired by AC Milan on Dec. 30.

Asharq Al Awsat Lyon has confirmed the hiring of Paulo Fonseca as its new coach.Fonseca is replacing Pierre Sage, who was fired despite leading the French league club out of a crisis last season and having the team within reach of a Champions League place in this campaign.

It is now official as Olympique Lyon announced Paulo Fonseca as the club 39;s head coach. Fonseca secured a managerial position at the Ligue 1 OL shortly af

Olympique Lyonnais have appointed former AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a 2 1/2-year contract, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday. Lyon sacked Pierre Sage earlier this week but made it into the last 16 of the Europa League after a 1-1 home draw with Ludogorets in their final group-stage match on Thursday.

Recently sacked by AC Milan, Fonseca only left Ligue 1 at the end of last season after impressing during two years in charge at Lille. The Portuguese therefore has greater pedigree than Sage, but the latter was a much respected figure among Lyon fans who ...