Crystal Palace have appointed former Lens boss Pierre Sage as their new manager.<\/p>\n
The 47-year-old led the French club to second place in last season’s Ligue 1 as well as a first ever Coupe de France title.<\/p>\n
He replaces Oliver Glasner, who departed Selhurst Park at the end of last season after guiding the Eagles to Conference League glory.<\/p>\n
Palace announced on Monday evening that Sage has signed a three-year contract, pending confirmation of his visa.<\/p>\n
Half an hour prior to Palace’s statement, Sage tweeted a farewell message to Lens, writing on X: “Bravo for this historic year that we have lived together\u2026 and finally, goodbye, you will remain forever in my mind and in my heart.”<\/p>\n
Palace have been seeking a replacement for Glasner since the Austrian announced in January that he would be leaving the club at the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n
And Sage, who started his managerial career at Lyon, swiftly emerged as their number one target after transforming Lens\u2019 fortunes in dramatic fashion, finishing the domestic campaign second only to European champions Paris St Germain.<\/p>\n
Sage said he is relishing the task of building on Glasner\u2019s success and bringing more silverware to Palace, who have confirmed their qualification for next season\u2019s UEFA Europa League.<\/p>\n
Sage said: “It\u2019s amazing to be here at Crystal Palace. I am excited by the history of the club, and by recent seasons.<\/p>\n
“Oliver Glasner achieved some amazing things, and now I have to do the same. That\u2019s why we come here with a lot of ambition.<\/p>\n
“The dynamic here is really positive, and we are in this mindset too. We won last year \u2013 and we want to continue in this way, in a new club, a new project, but with a lot of winning habits.”<\/p>\n
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