OL would already be preparing Paulo Fonseca's succession

According to Foot Mercato and But Football Club, Olympique Lyonnais would anticipate Paulo Fonseca's departure and is studying several profiles to replace him.

Paulo Fonseca, footballer

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Olympique Lyonnais would already be preparing for life after Paulo Fonseca. According to Foot Mercato, the Lyon hierarchy is working on his succession, and the Portuguese press mentions Carlos Vicens as a lead.

But Football Club reports that OL is considering five profiles, including Thiago Motta, Pierre Sage, and Tudor. The club has reportedly already approached Thiago Motta, who is currently without a club, to plan for the future, the outlet adds.

These considerations come as Paulo Fonseca is reportedly in talks with Sporting Portugal, according to But Football Club.

Sources

  1. Foot MercatoL’OL a déjà trouvé un successeur à Paulo Fonseca ! (new window)footmercato.net
  2. But Football ClubOL : cinq candidats se dégagent déjà pour remplacer Paulo Fonseca (new window)butfootballclub.fr
  3. But Football ClubOL : un premier candidat se positionne déjà pour l’après-Fonseca ! (new window)butfootballclub.fr