Key takeaways
Paulo Fonseca has informed Lyon players he is leaving to join Sporting, though neither club has officially confirmed the transfer. Lyon, which faced financial and disciplinary issues during his tenure, is expected to appoint a new coach during the upcoming international break.
- Fonseca, 53, joined Lyon in January 2025 and is under contract until the end of the current season.
- Sporting opened negotiations to terminate the contract of current coach Rui Borges on Sunday.
- Carlos Vicens is reportedly a leading candidate to replace Fonseca as Lyon's permanent coach.
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LYON: Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca has informed his Lyon players that he is leaving to join Portuguese giants Sporting, a source close to the Ligue 1 club told AFP on Monday.
Neither club has officially confirmed the move, but Sporting said on Sunday it had opened negotiations to terminate the contract of current coach Rui Borges.
Fonseca, 53, joined Lyon in January 2025 as a replacement for Pierre Sage. He is under contract until the end of this season.
The former Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Lille and AC Milan coach guided Lyon to a fourth-place finish last term, but they missed out on this season's Champions League league phase after losing in the play-offs.
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