Crystal Palace has appointed Pierre Sage as their new manager, following the departure of Oliver Glasner, who steered the club to significant success, including back-to-back major trophies with wins in the FA Cup and Conference League. Sage, a French coach with a strong track record, has signed a three-year contract with the English Premier League side.

Sage, 47, arrives at Crystal Palace after guiding RC Lens to their first-ever French Cup victory last season, adding to his previous achievements at Olympique Lyonnais where he led the team from the bottom of Ligue 1 to Europa League qualification. His appointment signals the club’s intent to build on the momentum established under Glasner.

Reflecting on taking over the role, Sage acknowledged Glasner’s accomplishments and emphasized his own ambitions for the club. “Oliver Glasner achieved some amazing things and now I have to do the same,” he said. “That’s why we come here with a lot of ambition. The dynamic here is really positive and we are in this mindset, too. I’m excited by recent seasons. We won last year and we want to continue in this way, in a new club, a new project, but with a lot of winning habits.”

Sage also stressed the importance of connecting with fans and fostering pride in the team and club. “We want to make the fans smile, to be proud of the team and to be proud of the club,” he said.

Crystal Palace’s hierarchy has expressed confidence that Sage’s experience in turning around teams and securing trophies will help sustain their recent success, as the club aims to maintain a competitive edge in both domestic and European competitions.