Damien Della Santa Departs Lyon, Potential Reunion at Lens Looms

Lyon, France – In a move that signals a shift in the technical staff, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has officially announced the departure of assistant coach Damien Della Santa. Della Santa, who joined the French club at the beginning of 2024 at the behest of head coach Pierre Sage, has been sidelined in recent weeks, leading to his exit ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

The club released a statement expressing gratitude for Della Santa’s contributions. “Olympique Lyonnais announces the departure of Damien Della Santa, assistant coach of the professional group,” the statement read. “The club would like to sincerely thank him for his professionalism, his daily investment and the quality of his commitment alongside the staff and players. OL highlights Damien Della Santa’s contribution to the club’s sporting objectives during his time at Lyon. The transition within the technical staff is already underway to ensure continuity of work. Olympique Lyonna