Paulo Fonseca

Portugal · Manager · Lyon

17y In management

11 Clubs

4 Countries

10 Titles

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rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 25 Aug 2026

Lyon coach Fonseca reveals offers for Roma target Fofana but admits: ‘We’re not worried’

Paulo Fonseca has confirmed Lyon have turned down offers for Malick Fofana, insisting the winger...

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 4 Sept 2026

Arsenal Draw Barcelona and Lyon in Champions League

Arsenal face a daunting path to reclaim the European title.

transferBBC SportOfficial source· 1 Sept 2026

Sunderland agree £30m deal for Lyon winger Fofana

Sunderland are set to land Malick Fofana for a club-record fee as they prepare for Europa League football.

rumourMetro FootballRumour source· 1 Sept 2026

Arsenal make final Fofana decision as medical looms

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca
Born: 5 Mar 1973 (age 53)
Birthplace: Maputo, Mozambique
Nationality: Portugal
Clubs managed: 11
Current club: Lyon

Overview

Paulo Fonseca is a Portuguese football coach, born on 5 March 1973. He is currently managing Lyon. His managerial career includes spells at Pinhalnovense, Desportivo Aves, Paços Ferreira, FC Porto, SC Braga, Shakhtar Donetsk, AS Roma, Lille, and AC Milan.

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England on a high after historic Croatia rout; Republic of Ireland v Israel and WSL buildup – matchday live
The Guardian · 4 Oct 2026

Arsenal have reportedly made a final call on Malick Fofana, with a medical now on the cards.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 31 Aug 2026

Lyon Eye Fofana as Milan Exit Looms

Lyon are closing in on a deal to snatch Youssouf Fofana from Milan, with Galatasaray also keen.

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The Guardian · 4 Oct 2026

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BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026

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BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026

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The Guardian · 4 Oct 2026

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BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026

French clubs interested in former Marseille prospect Enzo Sternal

Get French Football · 4 Oct 2026

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Daily Mail Football · 4 Oct 2026