Pierre Sage was never an option for Lyon in their managerial search, despite his impending exit from Crystal Palace. Lyon appointed Carlos Vicens on Tuesday to replace Paulo Fonseca. The Portuguese manager left his position last week to join Sporting…
Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean confirmed that Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage was not considered to replace Paulo Fonseca. Fonseca left to manage Sporting CP, leading some French supporters to call for Sage's return. However, Lyon's leadership dismissed the idea because Sage remains under contract with Crystal Palace, choosing instead to hire free agent Carlos Vicens.
Sage previously managed Lyon from November 2023 until January 2025, guiding them away from relegation to a European finish. Reports indicate Sage now faces an impending exit from Selhurst Park, with Crystal Palace sitting bottom of the Premier League table following a defeat to Liverpool.
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