Dino Toppmöller set to coach RC Lens after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Dino Toppmöller is expected to take over as head coach of RC Lens, replacing Pierre Sage, who is likely to join Crystal Palace. Toppmöller, who was dismissed by Eintracht Frankfurt in January, will sign a two-year contract with Lens. Last season, Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a French Cup victory. Toppmöller attracted interest from several clubs, including AC Milan and teams in Saudi Arabia.
- •Dino Toppmöller nearing a return to coaching with RC Lens.
- •He replaces Pierre Sage, expected to join Crystal Palace.
- •Sage led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 last season.
- •Toppmöller was relieved of duties at Eintracht Frankfurt in January.
- •Lens aims to build on last season's achievements next term.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Former Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller set to take over new job
"About six months after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt, Dino Toppmöller is understood to be nearing a return to coaching.According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the 45-year-old will take charge of RC Le...
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