Jose Mourinho wants to return to management this summer - but it appears that will not be with Lyon.
The former Manchester United boss has been out of the dugout since being relieved of his duties by the Red Devils in December.
He has spoken of his desire to take charge of a club ahead of pre-season as he looks to return to football.
The self-styled Special One has been linked with a move to Lyon and current boss Bruno Genesio is under pressure from some sections of the club's support.
But president Jean-Michel Aulas says, while he has held talks with Mourinho, he will not be Lyon's new manager.
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“I saw him last summer in Moscow, we talked a bit, but not about him coming to Lyon, on transfers," he said.
"The Special One is not compatible with our economic reality.”
Despite pressure mounting on Genesio, Lyon look set to keep faith with their beleaguered boss.
The club sit third in Ligue 1, fully 24 points behind runaway leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Ultras group Bad Gones said: "We believe, as we said last season, that only the departure of Bruno Genesio will allow a more serene atmosphere around the club.
“Without serenity our club will not be able to reach the summits for which it is intended.”
