RC Lens had one of the best seasons in its history, vice-champion of France just six points behind the ogre PSG and winner this Friday of its very first Coupe de France, at the expense of OGC Nice in the final (3-1). A successful exercise which owes a lot to Sang et Or coach Pierre Sage.
Although he is under contract until June 2028, the former Lyon technician has still left doubts surrounding his future these days. “ Things are happeninghe confided to L’Equipe this week. There is no reason for this to evolve, after which I admit that there are a lot of contacts… » The person recently named best coach in Ligue 1 during the UNFP trophies does not lack courtiers, it is true.
Naturally, after such a season, Pierre Sage would not be against a salary increase, he who earns around 100,000 euros gross per month. But the president-owner of RC Lens Joseph Oughourlian has already announced the color on this point: “
Pierre, like any Lens player, is highly coveted today. And these people know that we will not do crazy things and that we will not start paying salaries that do not correspond to what we have set ourselves at club level. »
No to OM, yes to Liverpool
However, the Artesian desire is indeed to continue the current project, with Pierre Sage at the helm. A desire shared and confirmed this Sunday on the set of the Téléfoot show. Asked about his presence on the Lens bench at the start of the next championship, the 47-year-old strategist responded in the affirmative, brushing aside any possible approach from a competitor like OM.
Pierre Sage also agreed as to the achievement that listening to the Champions League anthem at the Bollaert stadium, the home of the Sang et Or, could represent for him. And he still admitted to dreaming of a big club in particular: “ Liverpool of course… » But not immediately.
