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Pierre Sage informs Lens he will leave amid Crystal Palace interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Pierre Sage informs Lens he will leave amid Crystal Palace interest

Summary

Pierre Sage has notified RC Lens that he will depart the club, according to RMC Sport. The 2025 Ligue 1 season was marked by a second-place finish and a historic Coupe de France victory for Lens under Sage. While Crystal Palace has expressed the most interest, other offers have emerged, including from clubs in the Middle East. Lens is pursuing potential replacements as they prepare for Sage's exit.

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By the Numbers

•Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season.
•Lens won their first-ever Coupe de France under Sage.
•Crystal Palace is reportedly the club most interested in hiring Sage.
•Sage mentioned interest from clubs in the Middle East as well.
•Lens is actively looking for a replacement for Sage.

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9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace target Pierre Sage informs Lens of departure

What they're saying

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Pierre Sage, the subject of strong interest from Crystal Palace, has informed RC Lens that he will leave the club, as per a report from RMC Sport. Last season, in what now looks like being his only ...
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