Lyon will hire Paulo Fonseca as its new coach, a person with direct knowledge of the deal has told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced officially.

Lyon owner and president John Textor has confirmed to AFP the imminent appointment of Paulo Fonseca as head coach. The Portuguese manager is expected to put pen to paper over a two-and-a-half-year

Former AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca will take over as coach of Ligue 1 side Lyon, the French club's owner told AFP on Tuesday. "Barring the unexpected, yes, Paulo is going to be our next coach," said Lyon owner John Textor.

According to Fabrice Hawkins, former Lille manager Paulo Fonseca is set to be appointed as the new manager of Olympique Lyonnais. The Portuguese head coach is set to replace the recently sacked