Carlos Vicens tipped to succeed Paulo Fonseca at Lyon

According to Record, SC Braga coach Carlos Vicens is tipped to succeed Paulo Fonseca at Lyon. A rumour reported by the Portuguese press, while the Portuguese coach is reportedly close to Sporting.

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A successor tipped for Paulo Fonseca

According to Record, Carlos Vicens, the SC Braga coach, is tipped to succeed Paulo Fonseca at the helm of Olympique Lyonnais. This information, reported by the Portuguese press, comes as Paulo Fonseca is reportedly close to joining Sporting, according to several media outlets.

A departure from Sporting in the background

The departure of Rui Borges from Sporting is being strongly suggested. According to RTP Desporto, Paulo Fonseca has gained ground in recent hours as the main candidate to take charge of the team. The same source indicates that the Portuguese coach would be the preferred choice of the club's management. However, Rui Borges' future remains uncertain, RTP Desporto reports.

The Thiago Motta track mentioned in France

The French press, cited by Bola na Rede, is already putting forward another name for the Lyon bench: Thiago Motta. Olympique Lyonnais has not yet made official a successor to Paulo Fonseca, and the Portuguese club Sporting has not confirmed the arrival of the latter either. The post-Paulo Fonseca saga at Lyon, with Carlos Vicens and Thiago Motta as options, could continue in the coming days, according to the Portuguese press.

Sources

  1. RecordDe Braga para Lyon: Carlos Vicens pode ser o sucessor de Paulo Fonseca (new window)record.pt
  2. RTP DesportoPaulo Fonseca sucede a Rui Borges no Sporting (new window)rtp.pt
  3. Bola na RedePaulo Fonseca na calha para o Sporting: Imprensa francesa já aponta sucessor do português no Lyon (new window)bolanarede.pt