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Crystal Palace agree deal in principle for Lens boss Sage
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Pierre Sage: Crystal Palace agree deal in principle for RC Lens coach to take over as Oliver Glasner's replacement Andoni Iraola was Crystal Palace's primary target to replace Oliver Glasner before Liverpool moved to appoint him; the Eagles have stepped up interest in Lens coach Pierre Sage and have agreed a deal in principle; Sage is set to sign a three-year deal with the option of another year Tuesday 9 June 2026 15:00, UK Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle for Pierre Sage to...
Pierre Sage: Crystal Palace agree deal in principle for RC Lens coach to take over as Oliver Glasner's replacement
Andoni Iraola was Crystal Palace's primary target to replace Oliver Glasner before Liverpool moved to appoint him; the Eagles have stepped up interest in Lens coach Pierre Sage and have agreed a deal in principle; Sage is set to sign a three-year deal with the option of another year
Tuesday 9 June 2026 15:00, UK
Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle for Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
The club are close to agreeing a compensation package with Sage's current club RC Lens.
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The Frenchman is set to sign a contract up until the summer of 2029 with the option of a further year.
Sage emerged as the preferred candidate after Andoni Iraola became Liverpool head coach.
More to follow.
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