Oliver Glasner, who is linked with a move to Manchester United, has confirmed that he is leaving Crystal Palace.
Oliver Glasner will not extend his contract with Crystal Palace, which expires at the end of the season, the Austrian manager has confirmed.
Glasner led Palace to victory in the FA Cup, their first major trophy in their 164-year history, last season and also won the Community Shield in August.
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The 51-year-old’s success at Palace has made him a key target for other clubs and he has also been linked with a top job at Manchester United.
“The decision was already made several months ago. I met with Steve (Diocese) in October during my international vacation,” Glasner told reporters Friday.
“We had a very long discussion and I told him I would not sign a new contract. We agreed at the time, it was best to keep it a secret between us. It was the best we could do and we would keep it secret for three months.”
“But it’s important to be clear right now and we didn’t want to talk about it because we had very busy schedules. Steve and I want to do what’s best for Crystal Palace.”
Palace are 13th in the league with 28 points after 21 games and travel to Sunderland on Saturday.
Man City announce signing of Guehi from Crystal Palace
Manchester City are thought to have reached an agreement in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as they battle a defensive crisis.
The England defender was close to joining Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September, but the deal fell through.
Other clubs reportedly interested in Guech include Liverpool and Bayern Munich, who are understood to be targeting a move after the season, when Guech becomes a free agent.
Manager Josep Guardiola was cagey when asked about the club’s potential interest in Guehi on the eve of City’s game against Manchester United, insisting: “I have nothing to say.”
Palace travel to Sunderland on Saturday, so Glasner will not be able to call up defender Guehi.
The 25-year-old was linked with a move to Manchester City in the early hours of Friday, with British media reporting that a deal had been agreed in principle.
Asked about Guehi’s future, Glasner said: “I can’t confirm it because the club hasn’t been decided yet, but we are in the final stages and as a result, Marc will not be playing for us tomorrow.”
Guehi captained Palace to their FA Cup success against City in May, earning him 26 England caps.
City’s manager Guardiola, who sits second in the Premier League with six points behind Arsenal, said his team was desperately short of defensive options.
“Without John (Stones), without Ruben (Diaz), without Josko (Gvardiol), we will be in a difficult situation, not for one game, but for a long, long period of time,” he said.
“It’s a difficult situation. Ruben will be back soon. Josko, no, John, hopefully you’ll understand.”
