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Paulo Fonseca will not lose his job during the first international break, but the Milan brass is starting to have doubts, and Stefano Pioli looms.

Pioli No Longer Expected to Join Al-Ittihad over Turmoil

July 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Stefano Pioli was on the verge of taking over Al-Ittihad, but the hiring slowed down significantly. It's now unlikely due to issues inside the team. Reports from France suggested Karim Benzema vetoed it, but that was unconfirmed.

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Lyon Appoint Italian Tactician Fabio Grosso as New Manager

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lyon, Serie A

Ligue 1 strugglers Olympique Lyon have announced the immediate appointment of Italian tactician Fabio Grosso as their new chief of staff. According to the club's official website, the 45-year-old will replace underperforming manager Laurent Blanc at the helm starting next week.

Lyon Agree Deal to Hire Ex-Frosinone Manager Grosso

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons, having led them to the Serie A promotion this year. With Laurent Blanc now out of the picture, several candidates, including Gennaro Gattuso were shortlisted, but Grosso is in the lead.

Julen Lopetegui and Olivier Glasner are in the running alongside Gattuso over a Lyon move. The Italian is a free agent since leaving Valencia last season.

Lyon Shortlist Free Agent Gattuso to Succeed Blanc

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have begun their Ligue 1 season on a disappointing note, now lying at the bottom of the table as one of the league’s four winless teams after four games. This has put coach Laurent Blanc’s managerial future in the dark in the West of France.

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Pioli No Longer Expected to Join Al-Ittihad over Turmoil

Lyon Appoint Italian Tactician Fabio Grosso as New Manager

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