Olympique Lyonnais are on the verge of confirming Carlos Vicens as their new head coach, with the Spanish manager set to replace Paulo Fonseca at the Rhône-based club. According to L’Équipe, the two parties are close to reaching a definitive agreement, signaling a swift resolution to OL’s managerial vacancy. While the official announcement could arrive within days, final details regarding the contract structure and coaching staff composition remain under negotiation between Vicens’ agent, Jorge Mendes, and OL sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean.
Mendes and Louis-Jean finalize terms for a deal running through 2029.
The proposed contract is expected to run until June 2029, reflecting the club’s long-term commitment to Vicens’ tactical philosophy. A key logistical detail involves his support team; Vicens, who was surrounded by seven assistant coaches during his recent tenure at SC Braga, is expected to bring four of them to France. This move suggests an intent to replicate the high-intensity, data-driven environment that defined his successful spell in Portugal, which concluded just three weeks ago.
If negotiations are concluded this weekend, Vicens could be introduced to his new squad as early as Monday. This timing would allow the former Manchester City assistant under Pep Guardiola to oversee preparations for the upcoming away fixture against Stade Brestois 29. The rapid transition underscores the urgency at Lyon to stabilize the project and provide immediate tactical direction to a squad seeking to regain its competitive edge in Ligue 1.
Source: Yahoo Sports
