Following the official announcement that Olympique Lyonnais would continue in the Ligue 1, his coach Paulo Fonseca expressed his relief on his X page. After a period of silence motivated by the financial difficulties of the club, the Portuguese stressed the importance of this confirmation for the future of the team. He affirmed his commitment to working with this certainty, promising himself and his players to give the best for this great club. This statement came after a season when Fonseca managed to get a sixth place in the championship, ensuring the European Cup qualification, despite a quarter-final elimination of the Europa League against Manchester United.

Paulo Fonseca’s arrival at OL last January, replacing Pierre Sage, was hailed by the club’s management for his performances in the Europa League and his contribution to the C3 qualification. However, his course was not smooth, notably due to an incident in March during the OL - Stade Brestois match, which resulted in a suspension of access to the touch benches and access to his team’s locker room until 30 November 2025. This sanction is a direct consequence of his action towards referee Benoît Millot.

The announcement of the FFF’s appeal commission regarding the retention of OL in Ligue 1 represents a new start for Paulo Fonseca and his team. This confirmation allows us to set aside past uncertainties and focus on the future, with the aim of consolidating the position of Olympique Lyonnais in the elite of French football. Fonseca’s message demonstrates its determination to meet this challenge and lead the club to success, despite the regulatory obstacles that persist.

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