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Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager
BBC Sport Friday 12 June 2026, 22:49 UTC 1 min read
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Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
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