One season and then gone? Appointed coach of RC Lens in July 2025, Pierre Sage could already leave the north of France. Architect of the Sang et Or’s magnificent season – punctuated by a second place in the Ligue 1 rankings synonymous with qualification for the next Champions League as well as a coronation in the Coupe de France – the Frenchman appeals to several clubs.
SATURDAY, The Athletic reported interest from Liverpool. While the Reds have parted ways with Arne Slot with immediate effect, the 47-year-old tactician has been added to a shortlist headed by former Bournemouth Andoni Iraola.
But the Mersey club is not the only one to have ticked off Pierre Sage’s name. According to information from the BBCCrystal Palace is very interested in the idea of making the Lensois coach the successor to Oliver Glasner, who played his last match last Wednesday in the final of the Conference League (1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano).
Pierre Sage will meet Crystal Palace
A meeting between the Frenchman and the Eagles is even planned in the coming days. Sage would be open to the idea of joining the London outfit, while a departure from Lens now appears to be increasingly likely despite a contract that runs until June 2028.
The Artesian management will have to redouble their efforts if they wish to keep their coach. This being a great admirer of the Premier League, a championship in which he confided that he wanted to coach on the plateau of Téléfoot on May 24.
