# Lyon appoint Vicens as manager until 2028

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lyon-appoint-vicens-as-manager-until-2028/
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:17:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T20:54:46+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/lyon-appoint-vicens-manager-until-2028-6536731
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Lyon have appointed Carlos Vicens until June 2028.
- He replaces Paulo Fonseca, who joined Sporting.
- Vicens led Braga to the Europa League semi-finals.

## Summary

Lyon have appointed Carlos Vicens as their new manager until June 2028, replacing Paulo Fonseca, who left last week to take charge of Sporting. The club said Vicens’s approach to the game, high standards and focus on developing players fit its plans.

The 43-year-old Spaniard left Portuguese club SC Braga last month after 15 months in charge, during which he led the team to the 2025-26 Europa League semi-finals. He was also part of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff at Manchester City from 2021 to 2025. Lyon are fifth in Ligue 1 and 13th in the Europa League standings.

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