Official: Carlos Vicens named new Lyon manager

Vicens, former Manchester City assistant, replaces Paulo Fonseca on a 2.5-year deal as Lyon sit fifth in Ligue 1.

Lyon have officially appointed Carlos Vicens as their new head coach, replacing Paulo Fonseca who departed last week for Sporting Portugal. The 43-year-old Mallorcan, who served as assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, has signed a 2.5-year contract.

Vicens most recently managed Portuguese side Braga, leading them to the Europa League semi-finals last season before being sacked on 20 October following three consecutive defeats. His backroom staff will include Mario Enguidanos and Iza García, with potential additions of Jordi Lie Fernández and Willy Alonso, who worked with him at Braga.

Jorge Maciel, who managed Lyon on an interim basis after Fonseca's departure, will also join the coaching staff. Vicens' immediate task is to guide Lyon back into European competition; the club currently sit fifth in Ligue 1, six points behind leaders PSG.