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Pierre Sage to Become RC Lens Head Coach

After leading Lyon into the Europa League, the 46-year-old is poised to take over from Will Still, who stepped down for family health reasons.

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Overview

  • Pierre Sage reached an agreement on May 30 to become RC Lens’s new coach under a two- or three-year contract.
  • The 46-year-old was dismissed by Olympique Lyonnais in January after guiding them from the relegation zone to a Europa League berth.
  • Will Still resigned on May 17 due to personal reasons linked to his partner’s health, leaving Lens searching for a successor.
  • RC Lens concluded the 2024–25 Ligue 1 season in eighth place, prompting a swift managerial appointment.
  • Sage brings previous experience as head coach in Ligue 1 and as an assistant at Red Star and La Duchère.