News Focus
- Pierre Sage identifies Liverpool as his dream managerial destination.
- The RC Lens boss confirms he will remain at the club for the next season.
- Lens qualified for the UEFA Champions League after winning the Coupe de France.
- Sage previously managed Olympique Lyonnais and led them to the Coupe de France final.
- Crystal Palace were among the clubs reportedly interested in his services.
Pierre Sage has declared that managing Liverpool represents his ultimate career ambition. The RC Lens head coach made this revelation during a recent interview with the French television programme Téléfoot.
Despite his long-term dream, Sage has firmly committed his immediate future to Lens. He has dismissed speculation linking him with a summer departure, insisting he will honour his contract with the French side.
Doubts over his position had grown following Lens’ victory in the Coupe de France. Sage had previously spoken about holding discussions with other clubs, which raised questions about his loyalty to the team. However, he has now rejected these rumours, confirming he will lead the club into their new Champions League campaign.
Several European sides, including English club Crystal Palace, had reportedly shown interest in appointing him. Sage’s comments regarding Liverpool come at a time when Arne Slot faces pressure regarding his own position at Anfield.
The Frenchman also expressed a desire to return to Olympique Lyonnais one day. Sage guided Lyon to the Coupe de France final and secured Europa League qualification for them two seasons ago. The club replaced him with Paulo Fonseca midway through the following campaign.