Pierre Sage Linked with Crystal Palace Amid Lens Commitment

Pierre Sage, who has repeatedly announced he will become the coach of Lens next season, is now being linked with several major European clubs. He remains on the shortlist of clubs, including Crystal Palace. A meeting with Crystal Palace executives is scheduled for this week.

Sage's repeated statements about Lens have not deterred interest from clubs seeking his coaching profile. The shortlist also contains other unnamed big clubs across Europe.

The potential move would see Sage depart the French Ligue 1 side after the upcoming season. Lens is preparing for his expected arrival as head coach.

Crystal Palace, competing in the English Premier League, are exploring the option amid their search for a new manager. Their executives will assess Sage's suitability during the upcoming meeting. The outcome of the meeting will clarify Sage's next step.