Crystal Palace have named Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner's replacement, signing him to a three-year contract pending a visa. Sage arrives after guiding Lens to a French Cup triumph and a second‑place Ligue 1 finish behind PSG. The Frenchman left Lens, where he was under contract for two more years, to take the Premier League challenge. He replaces Glasner with immediate effect.

Glasner announced his departure in January, ending a period that delivered an FA Cup win over Manchester City, a Community Shield shoot‑out victory against Liverpool and a Conference League crown against Rayo Vallecano. Those trophies lifted Palace into European competition despite a UEFA sanction that forced a shift from the Europa League to the Conference League. Palace will enter the group stage in September.

Owner Joseph Oughourlian accepted Sage’s ambition to manage in England, despite initially resisting his exit from Lens. With the squad poised for a new tactical direction, the club must build on recent silverware while navigating the ownership complexities that saw John Textor hold a 43% stake. Fans expect an attacking style from day one. Sage’s first match will test his ability to translate French success to Selhurst Park.