Overview

• Pierre Sage signed a three-year deal on June 2 to lead Lens until June 2028.
• He succeeds Will Still, who departed after one season to join Southampton in England.
• Sage recorded a 57.1% win rate over 14 months at Olympique Lyonnais, ranking third-highest among the club’s managers.
• Lens completed the acquisition of the Bollaert-Delelis stadium earlier this month to diversify its revenue streams.
• The club has overhauled its leadership and roster in recent months and is looking to Sage for stability and a renewed push in Ligue 1.