Olympique lyonnais has chosen Carlos Vicens as their new coach after seeking the opinion of Pep Guardiola, with the former Manchester City assistant being presented as the ideal candidate to revive the club.
Olympique lyonnais has officially appointed Carlos Vicens as head coach. The 38-year-old Spanish coach, who served as assistant to Pep Guardiola's staff at Manchester City between 2021 and 2025, was presented on Tuesday by the Rhone-based club's executives.
Before finalizing this appointment, Lyon's decision-makers made sure to consult the Catalan coach. This approach reflects the importance attached to this recruitment for the club's future. Guardiola, a major figure in contemporary football, gave his endorsement to his former collaborator, thereby validating Olympique lyonnais's choice.
Carlos Vicens inherits a team going through a difficult sporting period. The executives expect him to get the club back on track and return it to European qualification spots, an stated objective for the club over several seasons. His experience at a club like Manchester City, regularly crowned champions of England, represents a major asset for this mission.
The new coach will need to quickly find the keys to turn the situation around and inject new momentum into his squad. His time alongside Guardiola allowed him to build a solid reputation and acquire working methods recognized at the highest level. Lyon's supporters hope this appointment will mark the beginning of a promising new era for their club.
Before finalizing this appointment, Lyon's decision-makers made sure to consult the Catalan coach. This approach reflects the importance attached to this recruitment for the club's future. Guardiola, a major figure in contemporary football, gave his endorsement to his former collaborator, thereby validating Olympique lyonnais's choice.
Carlos Vicens inherits a team going through a difficult sporting period. The executives expect him to get the club back on track and return it to European qualification spots, an stated objective for the club over several seasons. His experience at a club like Manchester City, regularly crowned champions of England, represents a major asset for this mission.
The new coach will need to quickly find the keys to turn the situation around and inject new momentum into his squad. His time alongside Guardiola allowed him to build a solid reputation and acquire working methods recognized at the highest level. Lyon's supporters hope this appointment will mark the beginning of a promising new era for their club.
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Source: Ouest-France