Crystal Palace have named Pierre Sage as their new head coach, signing the Frenchman to a three-year contract. The club made the announcement on Thursday, ending a weeks-long search for a permanent manager.
Three-Year Commitment
Sage's deal runs through the 2027 season. It is his first managerial role in the Premier League after most recently working in Ligue 1. The 47-year-old takes over a Palace side that finished mid-table last term.
What Sage Brings
Details of Sage's coaching staff have not been released. The club said he will oversee the first team starting immediately. Palace have been without a permanent head coach since the previous manager left at the end of the season.
Players are expected to report for pre-season training next month. Sage will meet the squad for the first time then. The appointment gives the club some stability after a period of uncertainty.
Crystal Palace's next Premier League fixture is not until August. Sage will have the summer to implement his system and evaluate the roster.
