Pep Guardiola backs Carlos Vicens as Lyon's new manager at Olympique Lyonnais

On Tuesday, Olympique Lyonnais introduced Spanish coach Carlos Vicens to the press as their new manager. Pep Guardiola recommended the former Manchester City assistant for the position. He told Lyon that Vicens is a very good person and should be given the chance.

Vicens replaces Paulo Fonseca, who departed for Sporting CP, to take charge of the Rhône‑based side.

The 43‑year‑old Spaniard joins Les Rouge et Bleu with a résumé that includes guiding SC Braga to the Europa League quarter‑finals.

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He previously cut his teeth alongside Pep Guardiola, serving four seasons as an assistant at Manchester City.

That formative spell allowed the native of Colonia Sant Jordi to learn the trade from one of football’s most renowned managers.

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Managing director Mathieu Gerlinger said, “He spoke to me about set‑pieces and mentality, and in the end he told me the main thing was that Carlos is a very good person; he strongly advised me to go ahead and speak to Carlos.”