Five months in England and then he's gone: Pierre Sage leaves Crystal Palace amid Lens rumours

Sage departs after 150 days and just five league wins; Palace bottom of Premier League with seven points.

Crystal Palace confirmed on Thursday that Pierre Sage has left his position as head coach after less than five months in charge. Appointed on 15 June, Sage managed the Eagles in 16 matches, recording five wins, three draws and eight defeats. The club's poor form in the league — just two victories and seven points — has left them bottom of the Premier League.

Sage's technical staff, including Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard, have also departed. Palace thanked Sage and his team for their investment during their time at the south London club.

Despite maintaining Palace's interest in the League Cup with wins over Middlesbrough and Fulham, and keeping them in contention in the Europa League (currently 21st of 36 with one win, two draws and one defeat), Sage was unable to build on Oliver Glasner's success.

Glasner won the FA Cup in 2025 and the Conference League in 2026. Sage's future remains uncertain, though Lens — his former club — are among those considering him as a replacement.