Paulo Fonseca is poised to quit his Lyon job and has already struck a deal with Sporting Lisbon, the club he cherishes, to succeed Rui Borges.
After OL’s 2-0 win over Angers, the Portuguese manager broke down in tears, embraced by Corentin Tolisso and the squad before leaving the pitch in a visibly emotional state.
He hasn’t officially confirmed a departure, calling it “a possibility,” yet Fabrizio Romano and A Bola report that the agreement with Sporting is essentially sealed.
Who will step into Paulo Fonseca’s role at OL?
The former AC Milan boss, who also managed Porto, Lille and AS Roma, is set to replace a struggling Rui Borges, who may exit as early as next week during the international break.
Lyon, sitting third in Ligue 1 and twelfth in the Europa League, must now decide who will fill Fonseca’s shoes, with an announcement expected soon.