Crystal Palace have named French coach Pierre Sage as their new head coach. He replaces Oliver Glasner and joins on a three-year contract from RC Lens.
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement to appoint Pierre Sage as their new head coach, with the Frenchman set to replace Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park.
French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has confirmed his departure from RC Lens. The 29-year-old is expected to complete a move to Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer following a successful spell in Ligue 1.
French winger Allan Saint-Maximin is set to leave RC Lens for Major League Soccer after reaching an agreement to join Charlotte FC as a Designated Player.
RC Lens are hunting for their third manager in as many summers after Pierre Sage informed the club of his intention to join Crystal Palace, with former FC Lorient boss Olivier Pantaloni now the leading candidate to take over at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
French tactician Pierre Sage is poised for a move to the Premier League after confirming his departure from RC Lens, with Crystal Palace leading the race to secure his signature following a breakdown in relations with the Ligue 1 club.
The Trophée des Champions will take place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis after a coin toss decided the venue, with Paris Saint-Germain facing RC Lens on French soil for the first time since 2023.
RC Lens have identified Patrick Videira as their prime candidate to fill the managerial vacancy, with current boss Pierre Sage reportedly heading to the Premier League.
Crystal Palace have entered formal negotiations with RC Lens head coach Pierre Sage as they search for a new manager following Oliver Glasner’s departure.