| Name | Pierre Sage |
| Club | Crystal Palace FC |
| Nationality | — |
| Age | 47 (born Sat, 5 May 1979) |
Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026
Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace
Pierre Sage has given Crystal Palace’s first UEFA Europa League campaign a perfect start. His side thrashed Polish champions Lech Poznan 4-0 at Selhurst Park. It stands as the club’s biggest-ever win in continental competition. Crucially, Sage’s players controlled the second half and dominated possession after the break. The result hands Palace real momentum before Sunday’s Premier League trip to Leeds.
Career Before Crystal Palace
Sage built his coaching career at Olympique Lyonnais in France. He worked through the club’s academy before stepping into an assistant coaching role. Lyon then promoted him to head coach, handing him his first senior job. Instead of shying away from the pressure, Sage steadied a struggling squad quickly. That spell in Ligue 1 shaped the approach he now brings to Crystal Palace.
Career History Overview
Sage’s managerial path runs from Lyon’s youth ranks to the Premier League. Indeed, the table below sets out the key stages of that journey.
| Club | Role | Period |
| Olympique Lyonnais | Youth Academy Coach | Early career |
| Olympique Lyonnais | Assistant Coach | 2022–2023 |
| Olympique Lyonnais | Head Coach | 2023–2025 |
| Crystal Palace | Manager | 2025–present |
Major Honours Won
Sage has yet to lift a major trophy in his managerial career. However, his early work at Crystal Palace already points to fresh ambition. The Lech Poznan rout gave Palace a statement result in their maiden Europa League campaign. Meanwhile, Sage insists he has no interest in walking away from the project. He has made clear that Crystal Palace is exactly where he wants to be.
