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Carlos Vicens set to become Lyon coach, replacing Fonseca
L'Équipe reports the Spaniard will sign a contract to 2029 after arriving in Lyon on Sunday.
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Spanish coach Carlos Vicens is close to becoming Olympique Lyonnais head coach, succeeding Paulo Fonseca, according to L'Équipe. The paper reports that the final details with the club have been settled and that he is due to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract running to 2029.
Maisfutebol says Vicens is due in Lyon on Sunday and that the French press regards the deal as practically done. Record expects his presentation on Monday.
Jorge Maciel is interim coach until the appointment is official, Foot Mercato reports, and his contract runs to June. Lyon are 13th in the Europa League table after a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad on Thursday, and their next match is at Brest on Sunday.
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This article is based on reports by:
- L'Équipe — Favori pour prendre la suite de Paulo Fonseca, Carlos Vicens est proche d'un accord avec l'OL
- Record — Carlos Vicens chega amanhã a Lyon para suceder a Paulo Fonseca
- Maisfutebol — Carlos Vicens chega este domingo a Lyon para suceder a Paulo Fonseca
- Foot Mercato — OL : les contours du futur staff de Carlos Vicens se dessinent
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