Crystal Palace sets sights on Pierre Sage as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Crystal Palace has selected Pierre Sage as their new head coach, following the departure of Oliver Glasner. This decision comes after the club missed out on their initial target, Andoni Iraola, who garnered attention from larger clubs. Sage has a solid coaching background, leading Lyon from the bottom of the table to European qualification and guiding Lens to their first Coupe de France title. Palace hopes that Sage's successful track record can bring stability and success to the club as they prepare for the new season.
- •Crystal Palace appointed Pierre Sage as head coach on June 2, 2026.
- •Oliver Glasner's contract extension talks ended without a deal.
- •Sage previously turned around Lyon's performance before coaching Lens.
- •He led Lens to a Coupe de France title and strong league finishes.
- •Palace aims to establish a competitive squad under Sage's leadership.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — FEATURE | What could Crystal Palace expect from Pierre Sage?
"Since last October, Crystal Palace knew that they would be in need of a new head coach in the offseason. Talks between the incumbent Oliver Glasner and chairman Steve Parish over a contract extension ...
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