Oliver Glasner reveals he is leaving Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the current campaign (Shutterstock)

Oliver Glasner has revealed that he is leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season.

A decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in October, the international break,’ Glasner revealed at his press conference on Friday.

‘We had a very long talk, and I told him I will not sign a new contract.

‘We agreed at the time it was best to keep it between us. It’s best that we could do that and keep it confidential for three months. I told the team today, because I think now it’s important to have clarity.

‘We had a very busy schedule so that’s why we didn’t want to talk about it. Steve and I want the best for Crystal Palace.’

Glasner was also adamant that his decision has not been influenced by Palace’s decision to sell Marc Guehi to Manchester City.

‘I told Steve I’m just looking for a new challenge. I told him in October, it’s nothing to do with the transfer window. I hate if something is written or said that is not true, and it was very tough for me not to respond. We have a great relationship, and we’re always talking about what is best for Crystal Palace,’ Glasner said.

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‘I haven’t spoken to any other club, I told the players that and promised them today I will give my best to give the best season in Crystal Palace history. We are now four points better off than we were at this stage of the season and we will do everything to bring another trophy back to Selhurst Park.

‘We had the Conference League draw today, we will play Zrinjski Mostar from Bosnia in the play-off draw and I had a look at the draw tree, it’ll be quite interesting who we could play in our section.

‘I will do everything to help bring a trophy back to Selhurst Park and playing the best Premier League season ever, we have a lot to do.’

Meanwhile, Manchester City have now agreed a deal in principle to sign Marc Guehi from Palace.

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