Crystal Palace discusses head coach role with Lens manager Pierre Sage
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Crystal Palace has held talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage regarding the head coach position. The discussions come after the departure of Oliver Glasner at the end of last season. Palace is exploring a financial package to release Sage from his contract, as they look to finalize their coaching situation. Sage, who led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a Coupe de France title last season, emerged as a leading candidate after the club's pursuit of Andoni Iraola fell through when he opted to join Liverpool. Several other candidates were also considered.
- •Palace holds talks with Pierre Sage about head coach position.
- •Sage led Lens to second in Ligue 1 and a Coupe de France victory.
- •Crystal Palace looks for a replacement after Oliver Glasner's departure.
- •Andoni Iraola chose to join Liverpool over Palace.
- •Other candidates included Frank Lampard, Kieran McKenna, and Sean Dyche.
- 8:47 PMBBC Sport — Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
"Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
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