Pierre Sage is no longer Crystal Palace’s manager. Appointed as Oliver Glasner’s successor last summer, the French manager has had a difficult spell in the Premier League and has paid the price for disappointing results. And whilst his departure had seemed a foregone conclusion for several days, it was only this Thursday that it was finally made official.
The timing may raise questions, but the London club’s statement can, in some respects, help to shed light on the situation.The statement indicates that Sage “has left” his role as manager, but does not state that he was sacked. A subtle difference, yet one with significant consequences.
As La Voix du Nord explains, Palace wanted to avoid paying hefty financial compensation to a manager who would immediately be offered new opportunities. For their part, Lens did not wish to pay a transfer fee. This three-way situation was resolved thanks to Sage’s decision to step down, a move that suits all parties.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
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