Fonseca's departure from Lyon confirmed, Portuguese coach agrees with Sporting

Fonseca has agreed to join Sporting CP to replace Rui Borges, with the Portuguese coach set to leave Lyon imminently.

Paulo Fonseca appeared visibly emotional during Lyon's 2-0 victory over Angers on Sunday, shedding tears after the final whistle in what looked like a farewell. While he stopped short of confirming his departure immediately after the match, he acknowledged it was "a possibility".

According to Fabrizio Romano and Portuguese outlet A Bola, Fonseca has now reached an agreement with Sporting CP and will join the Lisbon club shortly. The Portuguese manager, who previously managed AC Milan, Porto, Lille and Roma, will replace Rui Borges, whose position at Sporting has become precarious following an inconsistent start to the season. Borges, whose side sits third in Liga Portugal, could leave his post next week during the international break.

Lyon, currently third in Ligue 1 and twelfth in the Europa League, will need to announce a replacement for Fonseca quickly as the season continues.