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CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
OL Lyonnes sign France forward Katoto from PSG
OL Lyonnes have signed France forward Marie-Antoinette Katoto from Paris St Germain on a four-year contract, the French women's league champions said on Wednesday. Katoto came up through PSG's academy and became the club's leading goalscorer with 180 goals in 223 games, winning the Premiere Ligue in 2021 as well as three Coupe de France titles. The 26-year-old has made 53 appearances for France's national team, scoring 37 goals. She becomes the first signing under new coach Jonatan Giraldez, who was appointed on Monday to replace the Australia-bound Joe Montemurro. Lyonnes, formerly known as Olympique Lyonnais Feminin, are widely regarded as the most successful women's soccer club in the world and have won a record eight Women's Champions League titles. They were crowned Premiere Ligue champions for the 18th time in the 2024-25 season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
CNA
3 days ago
- Business
- CNA
OL Lyonnes appoint Giraldez to replace Montemurro as manager
OL Lyonnes have appointed former Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez as manager to replace Joe Montemurro, the French women's league champions said. Giraldez coached Barcelona from 2021 to 2024, winning two Women's Champions Leagues, three league titles, two Copa de la Reina trophies and three Spanish Super Cups. The Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract, joins the French club from NWSL side Washington Spirit. Both teams are part of the multi-club structure operated by the Michele Kang-owned Kynisca Sports International. "The club's history, ambition, and talented squad represent a fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to building on the club's successes as it enters a new chapter," Giraldez said in a statement on Monday. Lyonnes, formerly known as Olympique Lyonnais Feminin, are widely regarded as the most successful women's soccer club in the world and have won a record eight Champions League titles. Under Montemurro, who was appointed coach of the Australian women's national team on Monday, Lyonnes were crowned Premiere Ligue champions for the 18th time in the 2024-25 season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
OL Lyonnes appoint Giraldez to replace Montemurro as manager
June 3 (Reuters) - OL Lyonnes have appointed former Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez as manager to replace Joe Montemurro, the French women's league champions said. Giraldez coached Barcelona from 2021 to 2024, winning two Women's Champions Leagues, three league titles, two Copa de la Reina trophies and three Spanish Super Cups. The Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract, joins the French club from NWSL side Washington Spirit. Both teams are part of the multi-club structure operated by the Michele Kang-owned Kynisca Sports International. "The club's history, ambition, and talented squad represent a fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to building on the club's successes as it enters a new chapter," Giraldez said in a statement on Monday. Lyonnes, formerly known as Olympique Lyonnais Feminin, are widely regarded as the most successful women's soccer club in the world and have won a record eight Champions League titles. Under Montemurro, who was appointed coach of the Australian women's national team on Monday, Lyonnes were crowned Premiere Ligue champions for the 18th time in the 2024-25 season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Giraldez joins Lyon Women after Champions League wins
FORMER Barcelona women's coach Jonatan Giraldez has been hired by French champions Lyon on a three-year deal, the club said on Monday. The 33-year-old Spaniard took over from Joe Montemurro who was appointed head coach of the Australian national women's team earlier on Monday. During his time at the helm of Barcela the club won the Champions League in 2023 and 2024 as well as three national league titles. Lyon owner Michele Kang, who employed Giraldez at another of her clubs, Washington Spirit, said she hoped he would 'lift the team to new heights'. Lyon sealed their fourth consecutive women's French league title last Friday but went out of the Champions League in the semi-finals when they were beaten by tournament winners Arsenal. Lyon now face a rebuilding phase as several experienced players, including 36-year-old Eugenie Le Sommer, are leaving in the summer.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Ex-Barca boss Giraldez takes over as coach of Lyon women
FORMER Barcelona women's coach Jonatan Giraldez has been hired by French champions Lyon on a three-year deal, the club said on Monday. The 33-year-old Spaniard took over from Joe Montemurro who was appointed head coach of the Australian national women's team earlier on Monday. During his time at the helm of Barcela the club won the Champions League in 2023 and 2024 as well as three national league titles. Lyon owner Michele Kang, who employed Giraldez at another of her clubs, Washington Spirit, said she hoped he would 'lift the team to new heights'. Lyon sealed their fourth consecutive women's French league title last Friday but went out of the Champions League in the semi-finals when they were beaten by tournament winners Arsenal. Lyon now face a rebuilding phase as several experienced players, including 36-year-old Eugenie Le Sommer, are leaving in the summer.
