Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season after informing chairman Steve Parish in October.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season. The Austrian’s contract expires in June and will not be renewed. Glasner revealed he informed chairman Steve Parish of his decision during the October international break. Both parties agreed to keep the matter private until now.
The 51-year-old stressed the timing of the announcement was about clarity. He insisted his decision was not influenced by the January transfer window. Glasner said he is seeking a new challenge after nearly two years in south London. Palace have accepted his stance and will now plan for a summer transition.
Glasner replaced Roy Hodgson in February 2024 with Palace sitting 15th. He guided the club to a 10th place finish that season. In his first full campaign, Palace finished 12th and won the FA Cup. It was the first major trophy in the club’s history.
That triumph also delivered European football for the first time. Palace competed in the Conference League this season. They also lifted the Community Shield after beating Liverpool on penalties in August. Glasner’s impact has secured his status as a modern club legend.
Despite past success, Palace’s recent form has dipped sharply. They are currently 13th in the Premier League. The Eagles are on a nine-match winless run in all competitions. Last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to non-league Macclesfield deepened frustration.
Injuries and squad depth have tested Palace across domestic and European fixtures. Glasner had been vocal last summer about the need for reinforcements. While new signings arrived, rotation remained limited. The demands of a congested schedule have taken a visible toll.
One defining moment of Glasner’s reign remains the FA Cup final win over Manchester City. Captain Marc Guehi led from the back in a disciplined display. Jean Philippe Mateta played a crucial role in the cup run with key goals. Eberechi Eze was also influential before his departure last summer.
This season, Palace finished 10th in the Conference League phase. That earned them a knockout round play-off tie. However, momentum has faded domestically. Glasner has continued to back his players publicly despite difficult results.
Palace will face Zrinjski Mostar in the Conference League knockout play off. The tie offers a chance to reset the season. Glasner has promised full commitment until his final day. He believes another trophy remains possible.
Palace are four points better off than at the same stage last season. That statistic underpins Glasner’s belief in progress. The club hierarchy share his ambition to end the campaign strongly. European progression could soften the blow of recent setbacks.
Palace return to Premier League action away at Sunderland this weekend. They will look to end their long winless streak. Marc Guehi is expected to miss the match as he finalises a move to Manchester City. That compounds the challenge for the Eagles.
Attention will soon turn to Glasner’s successor. Palace have already begun identifying potential replacements. For now, the focus remains on stabilising results. Glasner’s final months will shape how his era is remembered.
