O. Glasner leaves Crystal Palace; Romano confirms the move is certain and linked to three Premier League clubs.
On 26 Dec 2025 GMT+7, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace's head coach, has decided not to renew his contract which expires in summer next year (mid-2026). Last week, Glasner said negotiations for a new contract were temporarily paused due to his busy schedule managing the team.
Romano reported that Oliver Glasner, the 51-year-old Austrian coach, has decided not to sign a new contract with Crystal Palace and remains focused on continuing the team's excellent performance this season.
Crystal Palace has tried to keep Glasner, but sources indicate the coach wants to seek new challenges, including opportunities to work with a club that has greater resources.
Glasner, formerly the head coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, took charge of Palace early last year, leading them to their first-ever FA Cup title. Currently, they stand 8th in the Premier League. He has previously been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, all interested in hiring him.