RC Lens have reached a verbal agreement to re-hire Pierre Sage, according to a report from Foot Mercato.
Sage’s exit from Crystal Palace was confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The Frenchman joined the Premier League club from Lens over the summer, having led the latter to a second-place finish in Ligue 1. He is also the man that guided the club to their first-ever Coupe de France trophy.
However, his stint in south London was shortlived. He left the club after just 16 games, 10 of which came in the Premier League. At the time of his departure, Crystal Palace were rock-bottom of the table.
In his absence, Lens have been in crisis. Dino Toppmoller lasted just six games, and his successor, Yannick Cahuzac, lasted just nine before departing earlier this week (although his exit has yet to be officialised).
Sage was the priority target to replace Cahuzac, and Lens may have their man. A verbal agreement between the parties has been reached, it has been announced.
