Oliver Glasner expressed his happiness in joining Crystal Palace, stating that he is excited to work with the talented squad, meet the club’s supporters, and experience the renowned Selhurst Park atmosphere. He mentioned that it has been a pleasure to meet with chairman Steve Parish and sporting director Dougie Freedman, and he is eager to collaborate with them to achieve the club’s goals.
In response to Glasner’s arrival, Parish welcomed him to the club and praised his outstanding record, believing that he is the right manager to lead Crystal Palace forward during this crucial stage. Parish highlighted Glasner’s history of success in his managerial career and expressed confidence in his ambitious and attacking approach, stating that it aligns well with the talented young squad’s potential for the rest of the Premier League season and beyond.
Glasner’s background includes a 19-year playing career at Austria’s SV Ried, followed by managerial roles at LASK, Wolfsburg, and most recently Frankfurt. He notably led Frankfurt to victory in the Europa League in his first season in charge. However, following a winless run in the Bundesliga, Glasner left Frankfurt at the end of the last season, with one year remaining on his contract. His expertise and experience are expected to be valuable assets as Crystal Palace aims for success under his leadership.
