Premier League move a ‘Sage’ decision for new Palace boss
Pierre Sage says the chance to manage in the Premier League was one he could not turn down as Crystal Palace prepare to face his former club, Lyon, in France.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage, returning to his native France, faces his former club Lyon in the Europa League. Sage, 47, has become the first French coach to manage in the Premier League, joining a select group that includes Arsene Wenger and Gerard Houllier. He was appointed Lyon's coach in 2023 after the club's disastrous season, turning them around and securing European qualification and a French Cup final appearance.
Despite his success, he was sacked midway through the following campaign. Palace then approached him to manage them, a move he couldn't refuse despite the significant contrast between French and English football. Sage believes Palace can compete well domestically and in Europe with the right squad rotation.
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- Premier League move a ‘Sage’ decision for new Palace boss freemalaysiatoday.com
- Premier League move a Sage decision for new Palace boss sports.yahoo.com
