Pierre Sage fired by Palace, talks with Lens over return
RMC Sport reports Sage would take 18 months' salary as compensation, while Lens president Oughourlian wants him back; no deal yet.
Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after just a few months in charge, and the Frenchman is now linked with a return to RC Lens, his former club. According to RMC Sport, the exit was negotiated over several days and he will leave with compensation equal to 18 months' salary.
Sage, 47, is now free to sign anywhere. Lens president Joseph Oughourlian is keen to bring him back and the coach is open to it, but there is no full agreement yet: talks continue on several points beyond his salary.
Sage left Lens last season after winning the Coupe de France and securing a Champions League place for the club. Lens have already dismissed Yannick Cahuzac after a derby defeat to Lille (1-0) and a 9-1 thrashing by Como in the Champions League. The Guardian adds that Palace are in advanced talks with Thomas Frank to succeed Sage, who is the favourite to return to Lens.
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