Crystal Palace are continuing their search for a new manager after Oliver Glasner officially brought his spell at Selhurst Park to an end with the greatest night in the club’s history.
Palace’s victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on Wednesday secured the Conference League trophy and delivered the first major European honour the club have ever won.
The result capped a remarkable final chapter under Glasner, who departs having transformed both the atmosphere and expectations around Palace during his time in charge.
Despite finishing only 15th in the Premier League, Palace’s European success ensured Glasner leaves with his reputation enhanced significantly, with the Eagles also clinching FA Cup and Community Shield glory during his time in charge.
His aggressive pressing style and ability to organise the side in knockout football earned widespread praise throughout the latter stages of the campaign.
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Attention has now quickly shifted towards who replaces him.
As previously reported, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been admired internally by Palace, although recent updates suggest he is reluctant to join the south London club despite Europa League qualification.
Palace have also been linked with several other names as the hierarchy look for a coach capable of building on the momentum created by the Conference League triumph.
Now, fresh developments surrounding Glasner’s life after Selhurst have emerged.
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According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, the former Palace manager is under consideration for the AC Milan job following Max Allegri’s departure from the Italian club.
The Austrian had already built a strong reputation in European football before arriving at Palace, most notably winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
However, his work in the Premier League — particularly with a squad that many expected to struggle — has further strengthened perceptions of him as one of Europe’s more innovative coaches.
Palace’s Conference League run also showcased many of the qualities that continue to attract major clubs.
The Eagles looked tactically organised throughout the competition and regularly troubled opponents with their intensity in transition.
Glasner’s ability to maximise the strengths of his squad, despite losing the likes of Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise and Marc Guehi over successive transfer windows, was widely viewed as a major factor behind Palace’s success.
For Milan, the attraction may also be stylistic.
The Serie A giants are expected to target a coach capable of bringing more energy and tactical aggression back to the side after a disappointing domestic campaign.
Glasner’s approach and European pedigree fit that profile naturally.
From Palace’s perspective, though, the situation underlines the scale of the challenge now facing the club.
Winning a first-ever European trophy should represent a major turning point, but losing the manager responsible for delivering that success inevitably creates uncertainty heading into the summer.
Palace must now decide whether to pursue a similarly progressive coach or move towards a more experienced and pragmatic appointment.
Supporters will still remember Glasner fondly regardless of what comes next.
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