Paulo Fonseca set to join Sporting CP

Get French Football News reports that Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is due to leave France this afternoon and travel to Portugal. The trip is intended to allow him to complete the move to Sporting CP, where he is expected to take charge. Fonseca will reportedly sign a contract with the Portuguese club as part of the managerial change. The report therefore indicates that the appointment is advanced, but does not present it as officially completed yet.