Overview
- Crystal Palace confirmed the appointment on Monday, June 15, signing Pierre Sage to a three-year contract reported to run until summer 2029.
- Sources report Sage has secured a UK work permit and is due to begin duties around July 6 so he can settle before the squad returns for pre-season.
- Sage will bring trusted assistant Jamal Alioui to Selhurst Park while the club has retained coaches Paddy McCarthy and Andy Quy to ensure continuity.
- Several outlets say Palace agreed compensation with RC Lens to release Sage, with one report putting the fee at up to €5 million.
- Sage joins after leading Lens to a Ligue 1 runner-up finish and a Coupe de France win and his similar 3-4-2-1 system is meant to preserve Glasner-era tactics as Palace prepare for Europa League football and manage pre-season while key players are at international tournaments.