Crystal Palace’s coaching restructure under incoming manager Pierre Sage continues to take shape, with Jamal Alioui set to become an important part of the Frenchman’s backroom staff at Selhurst Park.
The Moroccan coach is expected to join Sage in South London after working alongside him at RC Lens. The move represents another significant step in Palace’s preparations for a new era, with the club moving quickly to assemble a coaching team capable of supporting the ambitious plans being put in place ahead of the new season.
Sage’s appointment has already generated considerable excitement among supporters, and attention is now turning towards the staff members who will accompany him to the Premier League. Alioui is understood to be among the first additions confirmed as part of the new management structure.
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The pair developed a strong working relationship during their time together in France, and Sage is keen to bring trusted colleagues with him as he begins what will be one of the biggest challenges of his managerial career. Continuity within the coaching team is viewed as a key factor in helping implement his ideas as quickly as possible.
According to reports, Alioui will arrive from Lens and take up a role as assistant manager, giving Sage a familiar figure alongside him as he settles into life at Crystal Palace.
“🚨🔴🔵 EXCLUSIVE!
🇲🇦 Jamal Alioui zostanie asystentem Pierre’a Sage’a w Crystal Palace! ✍️
🤝 Szkoleniowiec dołączy do sztabu z RC Lens.
📄 Pierre Sage podpisze 3-letni kontrakt i rozpocznie pracę w Crystal Palace 6 lipca.
✅ Trwają również prace nad skompletowaniem pozostałych członków sztabu. 🦅”
The report also indicates that Sage is expected to sign a three-year contract with Crystal Palace and officially begin work on 6 July. That date is likely to coincide with important pre-season preparations as players return and plans for the campaign ahead are finalised.
Behind the scenes, Palace officials continue working on the wider coaching structure. The recruitment of additional staff members remains ongoing, with several positions still to be filled before pre-season gets fully underway.
Building an effective support team is considered a priority by the club. Modern coaching setups rely heavily on specialist staff across a range of areas, including player development, tactical analysis, fitness, performance and recruitment. Palace are determined to provide Sage with the resources necessary to make a strong start in his new role.
For Alioui, the move would offer an opportunity to test himself in English football after gaining valuable experience in France. His knowledge of Sage’s methods and expectations could prove particularly useful during the early weeks of the project.
With the managerial appointment now effectively settled, Crystal Palace’s focus is shifting towards creating a stable and experienced coaching structure capable of helping the club progress in the Premier League.
As the countdown to pre-season continues, supporters can expect further announcements regarding the composition of Sage’s backroom team as preparations intensify for an important new chapter at Selhurst Park.
