Skip the Champions League to play in the Europa League? Lens coach Franck Haise decides to leave, plans to manage Crystal Palace

Turn down the Champions League to play in the Europa League? This could happen to Lens coach Franck Haise. Lens performed outstandingly this season, finishing second in Ligue 1 under Haise, thus qualifying for next season's Champions League, and also winning the Coupe de France. With Paris Saint-Germain dominating Ligue 1, the top ten most valuable players in the league are all at PSG. Therefore, Haise leading Lens to a Ligue 1 runner-up finish and a Coupe de France title is already an extraordinary achievement.

According to the latest report from journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Haise is in negotiations with Premier League side Crystal Palace, the current Europa Conference League champions, about a coaching role. It is believed that Haise has decided to leave Lens and intends to move to the Premier League to take charge of Crystal Palace, which would allow him to compete in the Europa League next season.

Haise, aged 47, is a French coach who took over Lens last season. His record with the team stands at 28 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, a formidable performance.

In my view, Haise's choice is very understandable. It is not simply a matter of skipping the Champions League for the Europa League; rather, the league competition is the daily reality. The popularity, exposure, and salaries of the Premier League are far beyond what Ligue 1 can offer. Today, the Premier League is the top league, and both coaches and players aspire to make their mark there, as it is the best way to prove real ability and earn the most money.