UMVA has learned that Oliver Glasner will depart Crystal Palace after a whirlwind tenure that saw the club lift its first European trophy.
Since taking the helm in February, the Austrian coach has transformed a mid‑table side into a continental contender, guiding the Eagles to a historic FA Cup triumph, a gleaming Community Shield, and a triumph in the UEFA Conference League.
The 51‑year‑old moved to Selhurst Park with a vision that has now been realized, leaving the club in a far better position than when he arrived, and with a European silverware to prove his impact.
Yet the contract set to expire this summer means Palace must decide who will inherit the mantle, especially as the team will be competing in the Europa League next season and will need a manager capable of sustaining that new level of ambition.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the likely frontrunner is a manager whose career mirrors Glasner’s own, having left a club on a high note after his contract ran out.
Andoni Iraola, recently steering Bournemouth to a sixth‑place finish and Europa League qualification, is a prime candidate, with whispers of interest from larger clubs and a growing appetite from Palace to secure his services.
Another strong contender is Jose Bordalas, whose tenure at Getafe has earned him a reputation for turning teams into title‑challengers, a quality Palace could harness to build on Glasner’s legacy.
Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner himself is a hot commodity, with rumors swirling about a potential move to Bayer Leverkusen where a new manager is expected to be appointed following a disappointing season.
Having been linked to top Premier League roles in the past, Glasner may choose to pause before taking on another high‑profile challenge, mirroring the path he took after leaving Frankfurt last season.
The dawn of a new era at Palace is inevitable, and the club’s next chapter will hinge on whether they can match the dynamism that Glasner injected into the squad and secure a manager who can carry the momentum forward.
