Olympique Lyonnais seems to be actively looking for reinforcements, with particular interest for Elias Montiel, midfielder of the CF Pachuca. This potential recruit is part of a difficult mercato context for OL, whose financial future remains uncertain due to budgetary constraints imposed by the DNCG. Despite these limitations, the Lyon club is interested in the 19-year-old Mexican player who shone at the last World Cup of clubs. However, Montiel’s arrival could be jeopardized by the price charged by CF Pachuca, set at €8.5 million, which could hinder the “Gones”’ ambitions in the face of competition from Ajax Amsterdam.

In parallel with these recruitment movements, there is a growing trend towards the conversion of former players from Olympique Lyonnais to coaches. Bruno Genesio, currently in Lille, and Jérémy Clément, recently appointed head of FC Allobroges-Asafia in Regional 2, are notable examples. Another former OL player, Jean-Christophe Devaux, has been formalized as the new head coach of FC Foroon, a club based in Haute-Savoie. This appointment marks an important step for the club, succeeding a duo of coaches who led the training for ten years.

The arrival of Jean-Christophe Devaux at FC Foroon represents a new challenge for the central defender who carried the colours of Olympique Lyonnais 75 times between 1995 and 2000. After a career as a player, he turned to coaching, passing through several clubs before joining Foroon. The club, which finished second in Regional 2 last season, aims to achieve excellence in the 2025-2026 season. Devaux, with his experience and ambition, will have the task of prolonging the positive dynamics of the club and making it progress towards new heights.