After Olympique Lyonnais' 2-0 victory against Angers, coach Paulo Fonseca cast doubt on his future at the club, without ruling out the possibility of a departure. The name of the former Portuguese coach has already been at the heart of discussions for several days, in particular with Sporting Lisbon, who would consider appointing him as head of their team if Rui Borges were to leave the club.
During the interview held after the match, Fonseca first affirmed that he would stay with the team: “It’s nothing! There's nothing! I will be with the group tomorrow,” he said. He then admitted that the question of his future remains open: “Stay? We'll see. There is a possibility. » These words fueled speculation among Lyon supporters, especially as the coach described the evening as “moving”.
Transfer rumors to Sporting Lisbon are gaining momentum. According to information relayed by L'Équipe, the Lisbon club has started negotiations with Fonseca's entourage and the management of OL. Sporting would like to appoint him coach to replace Rui Borges, and the fact that Sporting is Fonseca's club of heart makes the prospect even more credible. From Lyon's point of view, a departure could even be viewed favorably for economic reasons.
Despite these speculations, Fonseca officially remains the OL coach. After the victory against Angers, which was ensured by Ernest Nuamah and Corentin Tolisso, the Lyonnais are preparing for two major meetings: Thursday against Real Sociedad in the Europa League and Sunday in Brest in the championship. On the question of his presence during these matches, the coach responded evasively: “I don’t know. »
So, even if the three points obtained against Angers strengthen Fonseca's position, his future remains uncertain. The next few days will be decisive for the club, which will have to confirm continuity or consider a change in coaching. OL and Sporting Lisbon already seem to be in dialogue, but no official decision has yet been taken.