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Dino Toppmöller set to become new head coach of Lens

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:13 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Dino Toppmöller set to become new head coach of Lens

Summary

Dino Toppmöller is expected to be appointed as the new head coach of Ligue 1 club Lens on Monday, following reports from French media. Toppmöller, who has been managing Eintracht Frankfurt until January 2026, will sign a two-year contract. His appointment comes as Lens prepares for their upcoming Champions League campaign and after Pierre Sage's expected move to Crystal Palace. Toppmöller speaks fluent French, having coached in Belgium and Luxembourg prior to his tenure in Germany.

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Key Details

•Dino Toppmöller to sign a two-year contract with Lens on Monday.
•Lens finished as Ligue 1 runners-up and qualified for the Champions League.
•Toppmöller previously managed Eintracht Frankfurt until January 2026.
•Pierre Sage is reportedly set to join Crystal Palace.

Latest Updates

3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: Former Frankfurt coach Toppmöller set for Lens job

What they're saying

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German coach Dino Toppmöller is set to take over at Ligue 1 club Lens, according to French news reports on Friday. The reports including from sports newspaper L'Equipe said that Toppmöller is set to sign a two-year contract on Monday at the French league runners-up, who have qualified for the Champions League.
— Yahoo Sports

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