Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner announced on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season and revealed captain Marc Guehi's £20 million transfer to Manchester City. The club has chosen not to acknowledge either statement on its official website or social media accounts - a silence that has surprised observers.
Glasner had informed chairman Steve Parish of his departure plans back in October.
The Austrian manager also disclosed that England star Guehi, whose contract expires this summer, has agreed a move to Manchester City for £20 million.
Crystal Palace reporter Bobby Manzi described the club's silence as unusual. He wrote on X: "Surprised the club haven't released a statement acknowledging Glasner's comments and putting it on record that they plan to work together for the rest of the season to bring another trophy to Selhurst Park. Quite odd."
Contrast to other clubs
The lack of official communication stands out when compared to how other major clubs have handled similar situations. Liverpool officially announced Jurgen Klopp's departure at the end of the 2023-24 season after his eight-and-a-half-year reign that delivered six major trophies. Chelsea did the same when women's team boss Emma Hayes announced her departure. Eintracht Frankfurt also officially acknowledged Glasner's exit in 2023.
Former Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock predicted on GB News this morning that Glasner could leave even sooner than the end of the season. He said: "[...] it wouldn't surprise me if he leaves in the next few weeks."
FA Cup defeat triggers crisis
The revelations come after Crystal Palace's disastrous 2-1 FA Cup defeat to sixth-tier Macclesfield - the first time a National League North side has knocked out the cup holders. Reports say Glasner fumed after the loss, stating that "our under-21 team would do better than we did".
Warnock, speaking on GB News, said: "It probably was the final straw for Oliver, really." He added that Glasner's unhappiness dated back to pre-season. Warnock suggested the manager felt frustrated about not securing his preferred transfer targets while facing the prospect of losing Guehi.
Glasner has already turned down an offer to remain at Selhurst Park. Observers tip him to take over Manchester United.
Transfer activity intensifies
Crystal Palace faces a busy transfer window with multiple positions to fill.
Juventus has stepped up its pursuit of forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has 18 months remaining on his contract and reportedly desires a move abroad.
The club is actively seeking attacking reinforcements, having looked at Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen and Strasbourg's Joaquín Panichelli. Palace is also working on a deal for Angers' Sidiki Cherif.
The club needs a centre-back to replace Guehi, while other clubs are circling for midfielder Adam Wharton ahead of the summer.
Crystal Palace currently sits 13th in the Premier League. Glasner led the team to FA Cup glory last campaign.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
