In a recent interview with the newspaper The Athletic, Pierre Sage revealed his professional aspirations for the coming season, expressing a strong desire to quickly return to a coaching position. Following his departure from Olympique Lyonnais on 27 January, orchestrated by John Textor, the former Gones technician took advantage of this in-depth interview to revisit his experience in Lyon and expose his future ambitions, stressing a strong preference for a return to the touch banks in the European landscape.

Pierre Sage’s ambition is defined around an English dream, which he describes as his primary objective. The French coach expresses a particular attraction for the English championship, which he considers to be the most prestigious and performing in the continent, and does not hide his interest in the second division, the Championship. This statement, which is a form of foot call, should attract attention across the Channel, where the coaching market is traditionally dynamic and competitive. The former coach said he was encouraged by the words of José Mourinho, who taught him that a coach’s real experience often starts with a start.

Despite his orientation towards the future, Pierre Sage did not occult the pain of his dismissal and the feeling of loss due to the abandonment of Lyon, his city and his club. However, he showed deep respect for his former owner, John Textor, recognizing that Paulo Fonseca’s arrival had been able to offer him additional guarantees to attract investment and improve the club. The former Lyonnais is thus resigned to the choices that have been made, while keeping a positive view of the continuation of his career.