Pierre Sage, Crystal Palace, Lens, Oliver Glasner, Steve Parish
16 June 2026
Crystal Palace have confirmed Pierre Sage as their new first-team manager on a three-year contract after his impressive season with Lens. The appointment is pending final visa confirmation and follows Oliver Glasner’s successful spell at Selhurst Park.
Chairman Steve Parish praised Sage’s trophy-winning season and second-place Ligue 1 finish, while Sage said he wants to continue Palace’s positive dynamic. The move gives Palace a highly rated coach before another European campaign and deeper domestic expectations.