Lyon name Carlos Vicens as Paulo Fonseca's successor

Lyon have appointed Carlos Vicens as coach on Tuesday following Paulo Fonseca's exit, according to RMC Sport. The 43-year-old had been on the club hierarchy's radar for some time.

Supporters had hoped to see Pierre Sage return, but the club's officials say that route never existed. According to L'Équipe, sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean put it down to Sage being tied to a contract.

The same executive also outlined his reasons for preferring Carlos Vicens.