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Pierre Sage is a French professional football manager. He is currently the manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace ¹.

Early Life and Career

Born on May 5, 1979, in Lons-le-Saunier, France, Pierre Sage is 47 years old as of 2026 ¹. His name "Pierre" originates from the Greek word "petros," meaning "stone, rock" ³.

Sage's career path has seen him manage various clubs. Before joining Crystal Palace, he was the head coach of Ligue 1 club RC Lens ⁵. He was appointed by Lens in the summer of 2025 and guided the French side to a second-place finish in the league ⁴.

Recent Developments and Crystal Palace

Pierre Sage has garnered significant attention recently due to his move to Crystal Palace. In June 2026, it was reported that Crystal Palace was targeting Sage to replace Oliver Glasner ⁴. Talks were initiated between Sage and the Premier League club, leading to his eventual appointment ⁴.

His tenure at Lyon, where he reached the Coupe de France final in 2024, was particularly noted ². Reports suggest that Crystal Palace views him as an "absolute savant" ². His profile on Transfermarkt lists all the clubs he has coached ⁶.