Crystal Palace appoint Pierre Sage as new manager

Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Pierre Sage as their new first-team manager following his departure from Lens. The 47-year-old arrives at Selhurst Park on a three-year contract, with the move currently pending the final confirmation of his visa.

Sage was named Ligue 1 Manager of the Year after a trophy-winning season at Lens and a second-place finish in the league. Chairman Steve Parish welcomed the signing and praised Sage's recent work in France. "I am tremendously excited to welcome Pierre, who joins us off the back of a trophy-winning season at Lens as well as a fabulous second-place finish in Ligue 1," Parish said.

"As we move into another European campaign off the back of our success in Leipzig, I know he will give everything to target more success for our fantastic football club." Sage succeeds Oliver Glasner, who left after a highly successful tenure that transformed the Eagles into a trophy-winning side.

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