Crystal Palace confirm Pierre Sage as head coach and plan to back him on transfers

Crystal Palace have confirmed Pierre Sage as their new head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Oliver Glasner. The 47-year-old Frenchman joins after leading Lens to second place in Ligue 1 and winning the Coupe de France last season. Sage, who emerged as Palace's preferred candidate after they missed out on Andoni Iraola, will be backed in the transfer market as the club prepares for their Europa League campaign.