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Rudi Garcia considered for vacant RC Lens coaching position

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:44 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Rudi Garcia considered for vacant RC Lens coaching position

Summary

Rudi Garcia is reportedly among candidates for the head coach role at RC Lens, following the departure of Yannick Cahuzac after just nine games in charge. Pierre Sage, also available after leaving Crystal Palace, is another name on the shortlist. Lens is seeking to fill the position with someone not currently employed to avoid compensation fees. Other candidates include Didier Digard and Thiago Motta. Garcia has been out of work since parting ways with the Belgium National Team after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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•Yannick Cahuzac lasted only nine games as manager of RC Lens.
•Garcia was recently with the Belgium National Team.
•Pierre Sage is also a candidate after leaving Crystal Palace.
•Lens is avoiding hiring a currently employed manager for cost reasons.
•Didier Digard and Thiago Motta are also being considered.

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Pierre Sage is now on the market following his departure from Crystal Palace, however, the former Olympique Lyonnais manager isn’t the only one to be linked with the vacancy at RC Lens. Les Sang et ...
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