Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has left the club just days after leading them to Conference League glory. The Austrian guided Palace to a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, capping a remarkable 12-month period that included FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs.
Glasner's departure follows tensions behind the scenes at Selhurst Park. The 50-year-old reportedly threatened to quit if chairman Steve Parish sanctioned the sale of captain Marc Guehi to Liverpool. The England international's move fell through after a deal for his replacement collapsed.
Palace's European campaign was also overshadowed by a UEFA ruling that demoted them from the Europa League to the Conference League due to multi-club ownership rules. Parish called the decision 'one of the greatest injustices in European football'.
Midfielder Adam Wharton hailed Glasner as 'one of the best managers Crystal Palace have ever had', noting he changed the club's mindset from mere survival to winning trophies. Palace's success included ending a 120-year wait for a major trophy.
The club now faces the challenge of replacing Glasner, who departs after transforming Palace's fortunes. His final season saw the Eagles win their first European trophy, but off-field issues ultimately led to his exit.
