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Fonseca's departure 'says much about Lyon's financial state', says Edward Jay
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Fonseca may leave Lyon for Sporting Portugal despite being under contract until 2027, with a Europa League match against Real Sociedad still to come.
Paulo Fonseca's future at Lyon is in doubt after an emotional display during the club's Ligue 1 victory over Angers. The Portuguese manager, who is contracted to Lyon until June 2027, could depart to join Sporting Portugal, his boyhood club. This potential exit would come before Lyon's upcoming Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad. Edward Jay, who has followed Lyon for over 30 years, described the situation as unprecedented, suggesting Fonseca's departure would reflect the club's financial difficulties.
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UK times- RMC Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- Why Pierre Sage was not contacted to replace Paulo Fonseca at LyonRMC Sport
- Dugarry disgusted by Fonseca's departure to SportingRMC Sport
- OL to receive substantial sum from Fonseca's departure to PortugalRMC Sport
- Fonseca's departure 'says much about Lyon's financial state', says Edward JayRMC SportThis article
- Fonseca slams the door and leaves Lyon's bench vacant days before Anoeta tripMundo Deportivo
4 more reports
- Fonseca announces departure from Lyon to Sporting CPRMC Sport
- Guardiola disciple sacked by Braga: who is Carlos Vicens, favourite to replace Fonseca at Lyon?RMC Sport
- Fonseca's departure is also a financial opportunity for LyonRMC Sport
- OL: astronomical salary cut with Fonseca's departure, no link to Moreira dealRMC Sport
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