Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has acknowledged the club must match manager Oliver Glasner's ambitions to retain his services. Glasner, who took over in February 2024, has significantly elevated the team, leading them to their first major trophy with an FA Cup victory against Manchester City.
Glasner's impact extends beyond the FA Cup triumph. The team also secured the Community Shield, defeating Liverpool in a penalty shootout. Furthermore, Crystal Palace achieved a club-record 19-game unbeaten run across all competitions, which was only recently ended by a narrow defeat to Everton in the Premier League. This impressive form has not only boosted the club's reputation but also highlighted Glasner's tactical prowess and ability to instill belief in his players.
Parish has confirmed that contract talks with Glasner have begun. Glasner's existing contract is set to expire at the end of next season, making the negotiations a priority for Crystal Palace.
Glasner's success has attracted attention from other clubs, with speculation linking him to potential managerial vacancies at Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Parish recognizes the need to demonstrate ambition to convince Glasner to stay. He emphasized that Glasner wants to be part of a project that is moving forward.
Parish is optimistic about keeping Glasner, emphasizing that the manager will remain at the club for "some period of time". He stated definitively that Glasner would be at Crystal Palace next year. However, he also acknowledged that "things happen in football and clubs evolve and move on".
Crystal Palace's recent FA Cup win has earned them a place in next season's Europa League. Parish is aware of the challenges that come with playing Thursday night football alongside their league commitments. He said the club would work with the manager to use his knowledge and experience to build a squad capable of coping with the demands of European competition.
When questioned about links to Bayern Munich, Glasner said he was "amused" by the claims. He also said it would be unfair to name any other Premier League club he would be interested in managing, as "every club has a great coach and a great person".
Parish stated that the club needs to "develop behind him, and the club has to show the ambition in terms of what we want to do to move it forward, for people to feel part of something". He added that he and Glasner would have conversations about the club's direction and what they both want to achieve. Ultimately, Parish believes that aligning the club's ambitions with Glasner's desire to win trophies is crucial to securing his long-term future at Selhurst Park.
