Patrice Lair’s tenure as head coach of Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is coming to an end with a high-stakes final match against Paris Saint-Germain, OL’s growing rival on both the domestic and European stage. As speculation swirls over his successor, many had pointed to Sonia Bompastor, the former Lyon midfielder and club legend, as the frontrunner.
However, Bompastor has firmly dismissed these rumors. Speaking to Le Progrès, she stated:
“I am not aware of it and above all, I am not a candidate. I have a three-year project with the team and I want to see it through to the end.”
With Bompastor out of the running, attention has now turned to Corinne Diacre, a respected figure in French football. A former captain of Les Bleues and assistant to Bruno Bini, Diacre brings both experience and authority. According to Le Progrès, she appears to be the leading candidate for the OL job.
Jean-Michel Aulas is expected to make an official announcement regarding the new head coach after the final against PSG, a match that underscores the fierce rivalry and rising standards in women’s football in France.
