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RC Lens Moves Closer to Re-Hiring Pierre Sage Following Crystal Palace Exit
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RC Lens has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to bring back Pierre Sage, as detailed by Foot Mercato..
Sage’s departure from Crystal Palace was confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The French coach had joined the Premier League team from Lens over the summer after successfully leading Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1. Notably, he also helped the club secure their first-ever Coupe de France trophy.
Unfortunately, his time in south London was brief. Sage exited the club after just 16 matches, with 10 of those in the Premier League. When he left, Crystal Palace found themselves at the bottom of the league table.
Since his departure, Lens has faced challenges, with Dino Toppmoller managing only six games before being replaced by Yannick Cahuzac, who managed just nine matches before his recent exit. Although Cahuzac’s departure has yet to be made official, the club is keen to secure Sage’s return.
Now, it appears that Lens could be close to achieving that goal, as a verbal agreement has been established between Sage and the club.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
