RC Lens have officially appointed Pierre Sage as their new head coach. He takes over from Will Still.
The club had been searching for a manager since the conclusion of the Ligue 1 season, following Will Still`s unexpected announcement of his departure after a single season. Still has since moved to Southampton. Lens announced Sage as Still`s replacement slightly more than two weeks after Still`s exit.
This marks Sage`s first managerial position since being dismissed by Lyon earlier this year. Lyon had replaced him with Paulo Fonseca as their hopes for Champions League qualification faded. Fonseca`s tenure saw a temporary improvement but ultimately failed to secure a top-four finish for Lyon.
Several names were linked with the vacancy, including Luís Castro of USL Dunkerque and Sylvain Ripoll of EA Guingamp. However, Sage has signed a contract with Lens that runs until 2028.
