Olympique Lyonnais have appointed former AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a 2 1/2-year contract, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday. Lyon sacked Pierre Sage earlier this week but made it into the last 16 of the Europa League after a 1-1 home draw with Ludogorets in their final group-stage match on Thursday.

Paulo Fonseca has replaced Pierre Sage as Lyon head coach, the Ligue 1 side has announced. The Portuguese manager is officially back in Ligue 1 only months after leaving the French top-tier upon the

Olympique Lyon appointed Paulo Fonseca as their new manager, replacing Pierre Sage until June 30, 2027. "An experienced 51-year-old coach, Paulo Fonseca has built a solid reputation in Europe thanks to his numerous successes and demanding tactical approach," the French club said in a statement on Friday.