Olympique Lyonnais general director Michael Gerlinger found he contacted Pep Guardola to take his opinion about Carlos Vicens, before appointing the Spaniard to head the French team.

Speaking during the presentation of the new coach Tuesday, Gerlinger indicated he had received extremely positive assessments from Guardiola for his former associate with Manchester City.

He stressed that the Catalan coach had especially isolated Vicens’ character, mentality and skills in preparing standard shocks.

Olympian Director – General Michael Gerlinger

When you talk to Pep, it’s a monologue and it’s positive. He told me Carlos was a very, very good person. He advised me to continue and speak with Carlos, Gerlinger declared.

Vicens, 43, has been appointed to the helm of Lyons, where Paulo Fonseca will be replaced. He left the French club to join Sports CP.

The Spaniard has an important experience on the Guardola staff, working as his assistant to Manchester City from 2021 to 2025. During this period, he was also involved in preparing the team for standard situations and shocks.

Carlos Vicens, Lyon coach

Before taking the lead in Lyons, Vicens was the coach of Braga in Portugal. Now he faces the new challenge in French football, where he is expected to witness his skills in a club with great history and ambition. /Telegraphy/