Crystal Palace has announced the appointment of Pierre Sage, the former manager of Lens, as their new coach. The 47-year-old previously led the French club to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and their first Coupe de France title last season.

RC Lens manager Pierre Sage received the Ligue 1 Manager of the Season award at the UNFP ceremony in Paris.

Crystal Palace is reportedly close to appointing Pierre Sage, who guided Lens to second place in Ligue 1, as their new head coach on a two-year deal, succeeding Oliver Glasner.

Before the Coupe de France final between Lens and Nice, coach Pierre Sage stated in a press conference that his team will need to "put some madness" into their play if they are considered favorites.