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Carlos Vicens appointed Lyon manager after Braga dismissal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 7:50 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Carlos Vicens appointed Lyon manager after Braga dismissal

Summary

Carlos Vicens has been named the new manager of Lyon, just three weeks after his dismissal from Braga. The former assistant coach at Manchester City replaces Paulo Fonseca, who left to manage Sporting CP. Vicens, 43, will direct his first training session on November 10 and aims to implement his strategies during the international break. He inherits a Lyon squad currently fifth in Ligue 1 and 13th in the Europa League standings, with his competitive debut scheduled against Lille on November 21.

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•Carlos Vicens replaces Paulo Fonseca at Lyon.
•Vicens was previously at SC Braga until October 20.
•Lyon is fifth in Ligue 1 and 13th in Europa League.
•Vicens' first competitive match is on November 21 against Lille.
•He aims to enhance player development and team performance.

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7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Vicens lands Lyon managerial job just three weeks after Braga sacking to replace Sporting-bound Paulo Fonseca

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Former Manchester City assistant coach Carlos Vicens has been appointed as the new manager of Ligue 1 outfit Lyon just three weeks after being dismissed by Portuguese club Braga. The 43-year-old Spaniard steps into the Groupama Stadium dugout to succeed Paulo Fonseca, who departed last week to take charge of boyhood side Sporting CP.
— Yahoo Sports

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