Lyon will hire Paulo Fonseca as its new coach, a person with direct knowledge of the deal has told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced officially.

According to Fabrice Hawkins, former Lille manager Paulo Fonseca is set to be appointed as the new manager of Olympique Lyonnais. The Portuguese head coach is set to replace the recently sacked

Lyon owner and president John Textor has confirmed to AFP the imminent appointment of Paulo Fonseca as head coach. The Portuguese manager is expected to put pen to paper over a two-and-a-half-year