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- Pierre Sage leads RC Lens to their first Coupe de France title in history after beating OGC Nice 3-1 in the final.
- The French coach also secured second place in Ligue 1, guaranteeing Champions League football next season.
- Sage now suggests he might leave the club despite having a contract, citing contact from other teams.
- Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in appointing Sage as their new manager to replace Oliver Glasner.
RC Lens celebrated a historic triumph on Friday evening. The club captured the Coupe de France trophy for the first time in their history.
Manager Pierre Sage took charge last summer. He has guided the team to remarkable success. Lens secured second place in Ligue 1. They will compete in the Champions League next season.
However, Sage has now questioned his own future at the club. Last week, he stated his desire to remain. But after the 3-1 victory over OGC Nice in the final, he changed his position.
“There is no reason for things to change,” he told beIN Sports. “But many clubs have contacted me. I have a contract here. I will try to respect it. I am very happy at this club.”
French newspaper L’Équipe reports that Crystal Palace want him. The Premier League club seek a new manager. They need someone to replace Oliver Glasner. Several other European clubs also want the French coach.