Crystal Palace to hire manager who made Liverpool shortlist before Andoni Iraola appointment
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A number of Premier League clubs have appointed new managers this summer and Crystal Palace are set to follow suit, with a swoop for Lens boss Pierre Sage close to completionCrystal Palace are set to appoint Lens boss Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner’s replacement. The Austrian departed Selhurst Park this summer at the end of his contract, having led the club to the Conference League title in his last game in charge.A number of names were linked with the post including Coventry’s Frank Lampard and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola.
He left after just over a year and was appointed by Lens last summer and won the Coupe de France, as well as leading the side to a second-placed finish in the league.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! He was previously linked with a move to Liverpool alongside Sebastian Hoeness, only for the Reds to move for Iraola.Speaking after his appointment at Anfield was confirmed, the former Bournemouth boss said: “Really excited because obviously you know about Liverpool, you know that it is a big club, a massive club, one of the biggest in the world.“But feeling inside and understanding a little bit more of this club and I always thought it’s a special club, not [just] because of the football side, but also because what people think about even during the week, how they are passionate about the club, the ones who play football, the ones who are probably interested.“I have some experience with Athletic Club that I could in some ways familiarise, but it’s going to be fun to experience it from the inside.”He added: “I don’t think you need a lot of things to get attracted by Liverpool, no?
I think it cannot be more attractive than this, it’s difficult to find it, so really excited to start.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass 'designed for football'This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.