Lyon appoints Carlos Vicente as head coach of the team

Olympique Lyon have appointed Spanish coach Carlos Vicens as the new manager of the first team, replacing Portuguese Paulo Fonseca, who recently left to take charge of Sporting Lisbon.

Vincens, who is 43 years old, has signed an 18-month contract until June 30, 2028, in a move aimed at ensuring the continuity of the club's sports project.

The Spanish coach previously worked within the coaching staff of Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, having joined the English club in 2017 before becoming part of the first team coaching staff in 2021 and working with Guardiola for four seasons.

Vincens had his first experience as a head coach at the senior level with Sporting Braga in the summer of 2025, leading them to a fourth-place finish in the league, the final of the Portugal League Cup in 2026, and the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League.

Vincenzo Italiano is set to lead his first training session with Olympique Lyon on Tuesday morning, before being officially presented to the media at 3 PM.