Former Spurs Director Steve Hitchen Eyed as Sporting Director at Lyon

Tottenham’s ex-director of technical performance Steve Hitchen is a leading contender to become the sporting director at French club Lyon. Co-owned by Crystal Palace’s John Textor, the club is looking to replace their current sporting director, Bruno Cheyrou, after a series of “underwhelming signings.” Textor seeks to enhance their competitiveness as they sit at the 10th position in Ligue 1, 15 points behind the leaders Paris St Germain.

Hitchen, who had a pivotal role in the recruitment of Luka Modric and Luis Suarez for Spurs and Liverpool respectively, is notably awaiting the right project to return to work. Textor, who is aware of Hitchen’s reputation, evaluates his options to reshape Lyon’s direction in French and European football.

Steve Hitchen could be called upon to transform Lyon’s Ligue 1 fortunes

Some recent signings have failed to impress as the club currently sits 10th in Ligue 1

Bruno Cheyrou has been under pressure from supporters for some time

• The former Tottenham man left the club after feeling sidelined by Fabio Paratici
• Former Liverpool midfielder Bruno Cheyrou has been under pressure of late
• Lyon’s co-owner John Textor has ambitious plans for the Ligue 1 club

Written by David Kent for MailOnline, published on 24 March 2023 at 09:17 EDT, updated on 24 March 2023 at 09:19 EDT

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