Paulo Fonseca set to leave Lyon and take charge of Sporting CP

Paulo Fonseca is set to leave Olympique Lyonnais and become the new head coach of Sporting CP after reaching an agreement with the Portuguese club. The move would bring an end to his spell in France and see him return to his home country to take charge of one of its biggest teams.

Sporting have been looking for a replacement for Rui Borges, with the club confirming that discussions had begun over the termination of the coach's contract. Tiago Fernandes has been placed in temporary charge of the first team while the club finalises its plans for a new manager.

According to reports in Portugal, Sporting have reached an agreement with Fonseca and are also working towards a deal with Lyon over his departure. The 53-year-old is still under contract with the French side, meaning the final details of the separation must be settled before his appointment can be officially confirmed.

Fonseca's future came under fresh scrutiny after Lyon's 2-0 victory over Angers on Sunday. The Portuguese coach was visibly emotional after the final whistle and did not rule out leaving the club when asked about the possibility of taking charge of Sporting.

The move would mark Fonseca's return to Portuguese football after several years abroad. During his managerial career, he has also coached Shakhtar Donetsk, Roma, Lille and AC Milan, building experience across several major European leagues.

Sporting are hoping to complete the process in the coming days, with Fonseca expected to take over from interim coach Tiago Fernandes once the remaining formalities have been resolved.