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Pierre Sage leaves Lens to become Crystal Palace manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Pierre Sage leaves Lens to become Crystal Palace manager

Summary

Pierre Sage has been appointed as the new manager of Crystal Palace, leaving RC Lens after one successful season. Sage, who led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a Coupe de France victory, will not manage the club as they prepare for their UEFA Champions League match. Lens sporting director Benjamin Parrot expressed no regrets regarding Sage's departure, wishing him well as the club transitions to managing a new coaching setup under Dino Toppmoller. Lens now prepares for their European campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Sage led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France.
•Lens will host UEFA Champions League matches without Sage at the touchline.
•Dino Toppmoller replaces Sage as manager at RC Lens.
•Sporting director Parrot stated there was no acrimony regarding the coaching change.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘There is no acrimony, no anger’ – Lens sporting director reacts to Pierre Sage’s Crystal Palace move

What they're saying

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Despite leading RC Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and winning the Coupe de France, Pierre Sage will not be on the touchline at the Stade Bollaert as the club prepare to host UEFA Champions L...
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