Toppmöller Takes Charge of Champions League Contender

German coach Dino Toppmöller is set to take the helm at French Ligue 1 side Lens, according to French media reports. The information suggests Toppmöller will sign a two-year contract on Monday with the French vice-champions, who are slated to compete in the Champions League next season.

Toppmöller most recently managed Eintracht Frankfurt from 2023 until January 2026 and remains under contract there until 2028. His playing style has reportedly convinced the Lens management, making him the frontrunner to replace Pierre Sage, who appears poised to join English club Crystal Palace. Toppmöller is fluent in French, a skill he acquired during his stints with Belgian club Excelsior and Luxembourg's Dudelange.