Lens coach Sage leaves for Crystal Palace ahead of Super Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Pierre Sage has departed from Lens to coach Crystal Palace, leaving the French club searching for a replacement before their Super Cup match against PSG on August 16. Sage was instrumental in Lens' recent success, including a Coupe de France victory. The departure follows the loss of captain Adrien Thomasson to Rennes. Potential candidates to succeed Sage include Olivier Pantaloni and Patrick Videira. Lens will enter the Super Cup without two prominent figures from their squad. PSG's Luis Enrique is expected to extend his contract through 2030.
- •Sage leaves Lens after one season to join Crystal Palace.
- •Lens won the Coupe de France on May 22, their first title.
- •Team must find a new coach before facing PSG on August 16.
- •Adrien Thomasson has also left Lens for Rennes.
- •Olivier Pantaloni and Patrick Videira are potential replacements.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Bad News for Lens Ahead of Super Cup Game vs. PSG
"Bad news for Lens ahead of their Super Cup game vs. PSG: coach Pierre Sage has left for Crystal Palace. The French club must find a replacement before August 16.
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