In the near future, OL Lyonnais’ women’s team is preparing for a new era under the leadership of JonatanGiraldez, appointed new coach. Its arrival, formalized soon, marks a long-term commitment with the club, the latter having signed a contract extending until 2028. Giraldez, aware of the importance of immediate performance, stressed in a recent interview the imperative of competitiveness. With his success at FC Barcelona and Washington Spirit, the 33-year-old coach is considered one of the most respected names in women’s football and OL hopes that this recruitment is a success after Joe Montemurro’s departure.

Giraldez expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club’s rich history, including its eight titles in the Champions League, while aiming for continuous progress. He wants to align his own mentality with that of the club, focused on the victory and willingness to demonstrate the superiority of the team. Its main objective is to maintain and improve the level of play throughout the season. Despite an already well-stocked summer mercato, with many recruits, the new coach remains satisfied and open to new arrivals.

The arrival of JonatanGiraldez represents a mixture of experience and freshness for the Lyon team. He is delighted to meet Ingrid Engen, whom he met in Barcelona, and considers the contribution of new players as essential to boost the team. Her coaching style, focused on rotations and tactical changes during the games, will be implemented. He insists on the importance of performance in training to get minutes of play, and confirms that the mercato is not yet completely closed, suggesting possible reinforcements.