Paulo Fonseca appointed as Lille manager
Lille has announced the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as the club’s new manager.
The Portuguese manager has signed a two-year contract with
Lille. He will start pre-season training on Friday.
Fonseca has been without a club since leaving
Romaat the end of the 2020-2021 season. Former Porto manager had been close to joining Fiorentina and
Tottenhamafter leaving the Roma but both deals collapsed.
Lille won the French championship in 2021 but finished in tenth place last season.
“Becoming the new coach of LOSC is a source of pride and a great honor for me.”
Fonseca said.
“I am aware that having been chosen to join this great French club, with its rich history and impressive track record, also gives me a great responsibility. I am therefore happy to begin this adventure with LOSC and eager to get to work with the staff and the players.
“Above all, I am extremely motivated and determined to ensure that together, collectively, we will achieve the objectives set and take the club and the group to the highest level. I thank the leaders of LOSC for their confidence. I am also looking forward to meeting the Lille supporters in this magnificent stadium, and thank them already for their warm welcome. Allez Les Dogues!”
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