Crystal Palace to discuss managerial role with Lens coach Pierre Sage
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Crystal Palace will hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage in the coming days as they seek to replace Oliver Glasner. Palace's initial priority, Andoni Iraola, is reportedly in negotiations with Liverpool following Arne Slot's dismissal. The club is considering multiple candidates, including Frank Lampard and Kieran McKenna. Sage has had success in Ligue 1, finishing second and winning the Coupe de France with Lens. Palace intends to take their time in their managerial search.
- •Pierre Sage has led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1.
- •Andoni Iraola's talks with Liverpool complicate Palace's plans.
- •Palace is exploring candidates before finalizing a coaching decision.
- •Lampard and McKenna are also among those considered for the role.
- •Sage is open to joining Palace amidst their search.
- 1:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — Crystal Palace in talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Lens boss Sage expected to hold talks - what do you think?
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace to hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — Palace set to hold talks with Lens boss Sage
- 7:49 AMBBC Sport — Palace set to hold talks with Lens boss Sage
"Frenchman first choice now Iraola is in Liverpool discussions Palace put off by compensation fee for Frank Lampard Crystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to second in Ligue 1 this season. Andoni Iraola was the preferred option to replace Oliver Glasner but the former Bournemouth manager is in discussions with Liverpool over succeeding Arne Slot. Sage inherited a Lens side last June who had finished eighth and made them title contenders, finishing six points adrift of Paris Saint-Germain, and won the Coupe de France. He was in charge of Lyon for just over a year before being sacked in January 2025. Sage is understood to be keen to join Palace so the expectation is that a deal will be struck. Continue reading...
"Lens boss Pierre Sage, who is said to be open to joining, is expected to meet Crystal Palace officials in the coming days as the Premier League club look to appoint Oliver Glasner's replacement. The Eagles are set for disappointment in their efforts to hand the job to first-choice candidate Andoni Iraola, who is to begin formal talks with Liverpool in the coming days to replace Arne Slot who was sacked on Saturday. The Conference League winners had made a firm proposal to Iraola but now that he appears to be heading elsewhere, Palace are now monitoring alternative options.
"Crystal Palace FC will enter into formal talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage, according to the BBC. The Eagles are in the market for a head coach after parting ways with Oliver Glasner, who has led ...
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 2, 2026, 1:34 PMCrystal Palace in talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage
Frenchman first choice now Iraola is in Liverpool discussions Palace put off by compensation fee for Frank Lampard Crystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to second in Ligue 1 this season. Andoni Iraola was the preferred option to replace Oliver Glasner but the former Bournemouth manager is in discussions with Liverpool over succeeding Arne Slot. Sage inherited a Lens side last June who had finished eighth and made them title contenders, finishing six points adrift of Paris Saint-Germain, and won the Coupe de France. He was in charge of Lyon for just over a year before being sacked in January 2025. Sage is understood to be keen to join Palace so the expectation is that a deal will be struck. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:56 AMLens boss Sage expected to hold talks - what do you think?
Lens boss Pierre Sage, who is said to be open to joining, is expected to meet Crystal Palace officials in the coming days as the Premier League club look to appoint Oliver Glasner's replacement. The Eagles are set for disappointment in their efforts to hand the job to first-choice candidate Andoni Iraola, who is to begin formal talks with Liverpool in the coming days to replace Arne Slot who was sacked on Saturday. The Conference League winners had made a firm proposal to Iraola but now that he appears to be heading elsewhere, Palace are now monitoring alternative options.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:25 AMCrystal Palace to hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace FC will enter into formal talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage, according to the BBC. The Eagles are in the market for a head coach after parting ways with Oliver Glasner, who has led ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:49 AMPalace set to hold talks with Lens boss Sage
Lens manager Pierre Sage is set to hold talks with Crystal Palace as the Premier League club look to appoint Oliver Glasner's replacement.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 7:49 AMPalace set to hold talks with Lens boss Sage
Lens manager Pierre Sage is set to hold talks with Crystal Palace as the Premier League club look to appoint Oliver Glasner's replacement.
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