The quiet revelation rippled through Selhurst Park on Friday: Oliver Glasner will depart Crystal Palace at season’s end. The news wasn’t a sudden shock, but a carefully held secret, a decision made months prior and entrusted only to a select few.
Glasner disclosed he’d informed the club of his desire for a “new challenge” during the October international break. A lengthy, candid dinner with chairman Steve Parish served as the setting for the announcement – a commitment to seek opportunities elsewhere, a refusal to extend his contract.
The decision wasn’t made lightly, and discretion was paramount. Glasner and Parish agreed to maintain confidentiality, a pact respected until the manager addressed the team directly. The players learned of their manager’s impending departure only today.
The news arrives alongside another significant shift for the South London club. A deal, reportedly in principle, has been reached with Manchester City for the transfer of defender Marc Guehi.
Guehi’s potential move marks a further evolution for Palace, a team navigating change at both the managerial and player levels. The coming months will undoubtedly be pivotal as the club prepares for a new chapter.
