Palace appoint Sage as head coach on three-year deal

Crystal Palace have officially appointed Frenchman Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract. The 47-year-old replaces Oliver Glasner, who left the Eagles at the end of the 2025-26 season after two and a half years in charge.

Sage joined Lens 12 months ago and led them to a second-placed finish in Ligue 1 and the first Coupe de France triumph in their 120-year history.

He previously spent 14 months as head coach of Lyon, initially on an interim basis, and guided them to Europa League qualification in 2024-25.

More to follow.