Pierre Sage regrets the circumstances of his departure from Lens
Pierre Sage, former RC Lens coach, has expressed regret over the circumstances of his departure, in comments reported by L'Équipe and Foot Mercato.
A departure in a tense climate
Pierre Sage left RC Lens last summer in a tense climate, after a season that ended with a victory in the Coupe de France, reports Maxifoot. The daily L'Équipe, in an article published on 9 October 2026, highlights the regrets of the former Sang et Or coach: "I was attacked on subjects I wasn't prepared for," he says. He particularly laments the dithering around his departure, according to the same outlet.
A successor already gone
Since Pierre Sage's departure, RC Lens has experienced another turbulent episode: his successor Dino Toppmoller has already left the club, making way for Yannick Cahuzac, notes Foot Mercato. The club has therefore already changed coach once more since last summer. These details are reported by the specialised site, which mentions the regrets of the former Lens coach.
Regrets expressed
Pierre Sage, through his statements relayed by the media, expresses regret over how his departure unfolded. He believes he was attacked on subjects he wasn't prepared for, according to L'Équipe. His comments, picked up in the press, come as the club has already turned the page with a new interim coach.
