RC Lens targets Patrick Videira to replace Pierre Sage

RC Lens confirmed that head coach Pierre Sage will leave the club. The French side has identified Patrick Videira, coach of Le Mans, as a potential successor. Sage guided Lens to a Coupe de France triumph last season. He announced his departure shortly after the cup win. Patrick Videira is the manager of Le Mans. His name appeared in Lens' shortlist for the vacancy. Lens' board began scouting replacements immediately after Sage's exit was confirmed. The club views Videira as a candidate capable of continuing the recent cup success. RC Lens is expected to announce its new head coach before the start of the next Ligue 1 campaign. Videira's potential move would mark his first appointment in top‑flight football.