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Crystal Palace nearing agreement to hire Pierre Sage as head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Crystal Palace nearing agreement to hire Pierre Sage as head coach
Summary

Crystal Palace is finalizing a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach. Sage, who led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and their first Coupe de France title last season, was identified as a strong candidate to replace Oliver Glasner. Palace had also considered several other options, including Frank Lampard and Kieran McKenna. The club aims to secure Sage's talents as they prepare for Europa League competition next season amid a challenging summer of contract decisions regarding current players.

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  • •Crystal Palace close to hiring Pierre Sage from Lens as head coach.
  • •Sage led Lens to their first Coupe de France title last season.
  • •Palace considered multiple candidates before focusing on Sage.
  • •The club will compete in the Europa League next season.
  • •Several player contract situations are unresolved for Palace this summer.
Latest Updates
  • 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager
  • 10:49 PMBBC Sport — Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager
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Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

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Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

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