Carlos Vicens Takes Over as Head Coach of Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais has officially named Carlos Vicens as their new head coach, succeeding Paulo Fonseca, the club announced on Monday evening. Fonseca departed last week to take on a role at his boyhood club Sporting CP, prompting Lyon to search for a new leader after accepting a €5 million offer from the Portuguese side.
In the interim, Jorge Maciel, who was an assistant to Fonseca, filled the coaching role. Under Maciel’s guidance, Lyon managed to secure one point from a game against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League but faced a defeat in Ligue 1 against Stade Brestois.
Various candidates were considered for the coaching position, including Thiago Motta and Pierre Sage, who is nearing a departure from Crystal Palace. Ultimately, Vicens, who recently left SC Braga, emerged as the top choice for the club.
The appointment was made official on Monday, with Vicens signing a one-and-a-half-year contract with Lyon, known as Les Gones. He will be supported by four assistant coaches, while Maciel will remain with the club’s backroom staff.
Vicens now looks forward to working with his new team and will have the opportunity to familiarize himself with the squad during the international break ahead of their upcoming match against Lille OSC on Saturday, November 21st.
