# Lyon lose Fonseca to Sporting as Maciel takes Real Sociedad trip

- By: Extra Time Post Newsroom
- 2026-11-04T11:30:00.000Z

## Excerpt

Olympique Lyonnais confirmed on 4 November that Paulo Fonseca has asked to leave to coach Sporting in Portugal. Jorge Maciel, from the coaching staff, is interim coach, starting with a Europa League game at Real Sociedad.

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