Pierre Sage will not be returning to the Olympique Lyonnais bench, despite speculation linking him with the vacant position. Lyon are searching for a new coach after Paulo Fonseca’s surprise departure during the season, with Sage’s name gaining attention among some supporters.
Sage was dismissed by Lyon in January 2025 following a run of poor results, despite having earned strong backing from the club’s fans in the months beforehand. He subsequently moved to RC Lens before taking on a new challenge in England with Crystal Palace.
However, Sage’s situation at Palace has become uncertain. The club are currently 18th in the Premier League, and speculation has emerged that he could be dismissed in the coming days. Such a development would have made him available for a possible return to Lyon.
According to information from L’Équipe cited by Foot Mercato, Sage is not on Lyon’s list of candidates and has not been contacted by the club. His future at Crystal Palace may therefore remain the more immediate issue, with any potential change on the touchline at Selhurst Park yet to be confirmed.
