Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed in a press conference that he will leave the club at the end of the season, ending an historic and illustrious chapter in the Eagles’ history.
The Austrian, 51, who delivered Palace their first major trophy last season, says he is in search of a fresh chapter and new challenge after nearly two memorable years at Selhurst Park.
Glasner also revealed that chairman Steve Parish had been aware of his decision since October 2025, but the news was kept under wraps to avoid distracting the squad during a hectic schedule.
“A decision had already been made months ago,” he said. “We agreed at the time it was best to keep it confidential. Now it is important to have clarity “
The departing boss emphasized that the reason for his decision is purely personal and not influenced by Palace’s transfer dealings, including the confirmed exit of club captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City.
“ I am just looking for a new challenge. This has nothing to do with the transfer window,” Glasner explained.
During his tenure, Oliver Glasner transformed Palace into a trophy-winning side with a mindset to match, clinching the first major trophy in the club’s history with an FA Cup victory over Manchester City, and a Community Shield win over Liverpool on penalties. Additionally, he led the Eagles into European competition for the first time, making their Conference League debut and achieving Palace’s best Premier League points-per-game tally in a decade, with 1.46 points per match since 2015.
Despite the club’s recent struggles – currently 13th in the Premier League and enduring a nine-game winless streak, aggravated by a shocking FA Cup exit to non-League Macclesfield, the club legend remains optimistic for his final months as head coach at the club.
Like a dagger through the heart of Selhurst Park, the announcement pierces every fan invested in the Eagle’s recent climb to the summit as they now face the prospect of losing both their captain and their most successful manager in recent memory.
Glasner’s future beyond Selhurst Park remains open, with European clubs surely monitoring the manager who delivered Palace’s first taste of silverware and etched his name forever into the club history.
