Paulo Fonseca

Portugal · Manager · Lyon

17y In management

11 Clubs

4 Countries

10 Titles

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match reportBBC SportOfficial source· 19 Aug 2026

Fenerbahce and Lyon Share Spoils in Champions League Play-off

An entertaining first leg ends all square in the Champions League play-off.

previewThe GuardianOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Fenerbahce face Lyon test with new stars

Lukaku may miss his debut as Fenerbahce host Lyon in a crucial European qualifier.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 17 Aug 2026

Roma agree personal terms with Fofana, await Porto's Mora answer

Roma have agreed personal terms with Lyon's Malick Fofana, but a move hinges on Porto's decision on Rodrigo Mora.

transferBBC Sport

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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Inter send written Jones offer to Liverpool
Football Italia · 19 Aug 2026
Curtis Jones Cleared for Inter Medical After Fee Agreed

Official source

· 21 Jul 2026

Tottenham sign France defender Sombath from Lyon

Tottenham have signed France international Alice Sombath for a club record fee from Lyon.

Football Italia · 19 Aug 2026

Inter Milan close to Curtis Jones deal as talks revive

Mirror Football · 19 Aug 2026

Inter in talks with Liverpool over Curtis Jones deal

The Guardian · 19 Aug 2026

Inter close in on £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026

Inter Milan close in on Curtis Jones deal

Daily Mail Football · 19 Aug 2026

Liverpool Agree £30m Deal to Sell Curtis Jones to Inter Milan

GiveMeSport · 19 Aug 2026

Liverpool accept £30m Inter bid for Curtis Jones

This Is Anfield · 19 Aug 2026

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