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Crystal Palace confirm Pierre Sage as head coach and plan to back him on transfers
Crystal Palace are determined to hold on to their best players this summer after confirming the appointment of Pierre Sage as their manager, with the Frenchman to be backed in the transfer market to prepare for their Europa League campaign.
TL;DR
- Pierre Sage has been appointed as the new manager of Crystal Palace on a three-year contract.
- Sage led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 and won the French Cup last season.
- His preference for a 3-4-2-1 system was a significant factor in his appointment.
- Crystal Palace plans to back Sage in the transfer market to prepare for their Europa League campaign.
- The club is reportedly targeting a central midfielder and a central defender.
- Key players like Maxence Lacroix, Adam Wharton, Daniel Muñoz, and Ismaïla Sarr are expected to attract transfer interest.
- Daichi Kamada has been offered a new deal, and Jean-Philippe Mateta could be sold if the club's valuation is met.