Former Braga coach Carlos Visens has officially taken over as manager of Lyon, with his term lasting until 2028.

Lyon officially announced on Monday the appointment of 43-year-old Carlos Wiesens as their first-team manager. He will take over from Paulo Fonseca after his move to Sporting Lisbon, and will serve until June 30, 2028.

The announcement stated: "In the process of searching for a new coach, Olympique Lyonnais considered the continuity of the sport as a primary consideration. For this reason, the club's management ultimately selected Carlos Wiesens. His tactical philosophy, strict requirements, and emphasis on player development are perfectly aligned with the club's established strategic direction."

The official announcement also confirmed that Vincennes will be accompanied by four key aides: Mario Nguidanos, Randall Issa Garcia, Jordí Leí Fernández, and Ramiro Marin.

Vincent was born in 1983 in Mallorca, Spain, and officially joined Manchester City in 2017. He initially coached Manchester City's U18 team and became Pep Guardiola's assistant coach in 2021.

In July 2025, Wiesens left Manchester City to take over as manager of Braga. Under his leadership, the team achieved a record of 41 wins, 19 draws, and 16 losses in all competitions, while also reaching the Portuguese League Cup final and the Europa League semi-finals.

However, Visenz has been unemployed since stepping down as Braga manager in October. Regarding this appointment, he responded via the X platform: "I am very happy and proud to join Lyon. Thank you to the club for their trust in me, and thank you for everyone's warm welcome."

"From today onwards, I will dedicate myself to my work with full enthusiasm and ambition. I can't wait to celebrate my coaching debut with our fans."

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