Sports News Report
League: Champions LeagueSport: SoccerCountry: GlobalCategory: Scores & Results

Dino Toppmöller appointed as new RC Lens manager

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Dino Toppmöller appointed as new RC Lens manager
Summary

Dino Toppmöller has officially been named the manager of RC Lens, succeeding Pierre Sage, who moved to Crystal Palace. Toppmöller, previously at Eintracht Frankfurt, signed a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 club. Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and their first Coupe de France title this past season, but uncertainty about his future prompted his departure. Toppmöller brings valuable experience in European competitions as Lens prepares for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Dino Toppmöller replaces Pierre Sage as RC Lens manager.
  • •Sage left to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to a strong season.
  • •Toppmöller has signed a two-year deal with the club.
  • •Lens secured a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season.
  • •The team will participate in next season's UEFA Champions League.
Latest Updates
  • 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lens hires Toppmöller as coach following Sage's departure to Crystal Palace
  • 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Eintracht coach Toppmoeller appointed Lens boss
  • 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Dino Toppmöller replaces Pierre Sage at Lens
  • 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Dino Toppmöller succeeds Pierre Sage as Lens manager
What they're saying
"

Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Topmoeller has been appointed Lens coach after Pierre Sage left for Crystal Palace, the French Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.The French speaker, who was assistant to Julian Nagelsmann at RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, has signed a deal until 2028 to replace Sage, who joined Palace on Monday.

"

French club Lens hired Dino Toppmöller as its new coach on Tuesday following Pierre Sage's departure to Crystal Palace. Lens said in a statement that the 45-year-old German signed a two-year contract. "The shrewd tactician, Francophile and advocate of the three-man defense commits until 2028," Lens said.

"

Former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmöller has replaced Pierre Sage at RC Lens. The German has signed a X-year deal with Les Sang et Or. Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 an...

Related Teams & Leagues
Paris Saint-GermainInter MilanBayern MunichChampions LeagueSoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days