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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pierre Sage on Rayan Cherki: ‘There is no reason for him not to become one of the best players in the world.'
Pierre Sage on Rayan Cherki: 'There is no reason for him not to become one of the best players in the world.' Rayan Cherki (21) has seen his stock rise significantly in recent weeks and months. After the most successful campaign of his young career, the Olympique Lyonnais academy product recently made his debut for the France national team. Coming off the bench in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, he netted a spectacular volley and registered an assist, despite Les Bleus being knocked out of the competition. Having scored 12 goals and registered 20 assists for Lyon last season, he is also expected to secure a big move away from his formative club this summer. Manchester City are in pole position to sign the France international, however, Liverpool too retain a strong interest. Advertisement He has now received high praise from one of his former managers at OL, Pierre Sage, who worked with Cherki over an 18-month period and oversaw his rise to prominence. 'His goal against Spain shows that he is different,' Sage told Le Parisien. He continued, 'His ability to see what others do not, to pull off high-quality actions, makes him a world-class player. This goal, for example, is just a part of the expression of his talent. Rayan, as we know, won't be limited from a technical or tactical standpoint. If he continues to express these things over time, in different contexts, with his club as well as with his national team, there is no reason for him not to become one of the best players in the world in the years to come.' Whether that will be with Manchester City, we will soon find out. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pierre Sage appointed Lens manager
RC Lens have appointed Pierre Sage as their new manager. The former Olympique Lyonnais head coach succeeds Will Still in the role. Lens have been without a manager since the final day of the Ligue 1 season, when Still shocked journalists by announcing his departure after just one season at the helm. He has since taken the job at Southampton. Just over two weeks after his departure, Lens have named his successor – Sage. Advertisement It is the Frenchman's first job since his sacking as manager of Lyon at the start of the year. With the chances of UEFA Champions League qualification slipping away, Paulo Fonseca was brought in at OL. Despite a brief uptick, the Portuguese manager failed to get Lyon into the top four. The likes of USL Dunkerque's Luís Castro and EA Guingamp's Sylvain Ripoll had been linked with the job, however, Sage has now signed on the dotted line. His contract runs until 2028. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sage succeeds Still as Lens boss
FORMER Lyon coach Pierre Sage will take over at Lens, the northern French club announced on Monday. Frenchman Sage succeeds Will Still, who had already been appointed coach at Southampton, just relegated from the Premier League. Lens finished eighth in Ligue 1 last season. Sage, 46, has signed a deal until 2028. 'This announcement marks an important step for the club,' the club's chief executive officer Benjamin Parrot said. 'As much as on the sporting side as the emotional aspect of things, he fully incarnates Lens' DNA,' Parrot added. The new Ligue 1 season starts on the weekend of August 15-17.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Pierre Sage Named New Lens Coach, Signs Deal to 2028
FORMER Lyon coach Pierre Sage will take over at Lens, the northern French club announced on Monday. Frenchman Sage succeeds Will Still, who had already been appointed coach at Southampton, just relegated from the Premier League. Lens finished eighth in Ligue 1 last season. Sage, 46, has signed a deal until 2028. 'This announcement marks an important step for the club,' the club's chief executive officer Benjamin Parrot said. 'As much as on the sporting side as the emotional aspect of things, he fully incarnates Lens' DNA,' Parrot added. The new Ligue 1 season starts on the weekend of August 15-17.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pierre Sage the lading candidate to take charge at Lens
Pierre Sage is now the leading candidate to take charge at RC Lens, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Lens have been without a manager since the final day of the Ligue 1 season, when Will Still shocked journalists by announcing his departure after just one season at the helm. He has since taken the job at Southampton. Advertisement That was almost two weeks ago, and whilst Lens are yet to name Still's successor, they are nearing an appointment as talks with candidates continue. Foot Mercato understands that Sage, out of a job since leaving Olympique Lyonnais at the start of the year, is the leading candidate. However, there are still other possibilities, including Yannick Cahuzac and Luís Castro. The latter excelled with USL Dunkerque last season, both in Ligue 2 and in the Coupe de France. He is also a target for FC Nantes, however, neither side are willing to pay the €2m compensation fee demanded by Dunkerque. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
