Carlos Vicens Named New Head Coach of Lyon

French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyon has announced that Carlos Vicens is the new head coach of its professional team.

In a statement from the club, it was emphasized that continuity of the sporting project was the primary goal in the search for a head coach. The Spanish coach's style of play, high standards and emphasis on player development were said to fully align with the goals set by the club.

Born in Mallorca, Vicens joined Manchester City in 2017 after his time in Spain. He first worked in the club's academy, where he coached the under-18 team. In 2021, he joined Pep Guardiola's coaching staff and spent four seasons with the Manchester City first team.

After eight years at Manchester City, Vicens took charge of Braga in the summer of 2025, gaining his first experience as a head coach at the top level with the Portuguese club. In his first season, he guided Braga to fourth place in the league. The team reached the final of the 2026 League Cup and advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. With this result, a Portuguese club reached the semi-finals of European competitions for the first time in 12 years.