Lyon appoints Carlos Vicens instead of Crystal Palace's Pierre Sage

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Lyon appoints Carlos Vicens instead of Crystal Palace's Pierre Sage

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais has appointed Carlos Vicens as their new manager following Paulo Fonseca's departure. Vicens, without a club since leaving SC Braga in October, fills the vacancy created when Fonseca left to join Sporting CP. Pierre Sage, currently under contract with Crystal Palace and reportedly a top target for RC Lens, was not approached by Lyon due to his contract status. Lyon's sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean stated the club focused on specific managerial characteristics that Vicens matched. Sage may soon be available, with hints of a possible return to Lens.

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•Carlos Vicens replaces Paulo Fonseca at Lyon.
•Pierre Sage remains under contract at Crystal Palace.
•Lyon did not pursue Sage due to his contract status.
•Sage is favored by RC Lens president Joseph Oughourlian.
•Vicens was without a club since October.

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Pierre Sage would have been a popular appointment at Olympique Lyonnais. The Frenchman, a boyhood fan of the club, has previously said that he has unfinished business at the club, having left in early...
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