Oliver Glasner is set to depart Crystal Palace at the end of the season. Crystal Palace are competing for their first European trophy in the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. Sport Bild reports Glasner preferred a move to a bigger Premier League club, but openings are limited, with Manchester United keeping Michael Carrick and Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso. Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly approached Glasner, though he has not responded. Leverkusen dropped from their 2024 Bundesliga title to sixth place this season under Kasper Hjulmand, who is expected to leave. Leverkusen want a decision on their next manager by the end of the month while Glasner focuses on the Conference League final.
"Oliver Glasner has been with Crystal Palace since February 2024 (Image credit: Getty Images) There are several big-name managers expected to be on the move this summer, and their potential destinations will be a topic of discussion. One of them is Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, who announced he would be departing come the end of the season. He could well leave having made history, too, with the Eagles competing for their first ever European trophy in the upcoming Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano."
"According to Sport Bild, Glasner's preference was to move to a bigger Premier League club after a largely successful spell with Palace. But there are increasingly few openings in England, with Manchester United opting to stick with Michael Carrick and Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso. Oliver Glasner has impressed with Crystal Palace (Image credit: Getty Images) That is a promising development for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, who have reportedly approached Glasner but had no response."
"The Austrian enjoyed previous success in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt before joining Palace, and his reputation is high in the country. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Leverkusen have dropped off significantly after their unexpected Bundesliga title in 2024 under Alonso, finishing sixth this season under Dane Kasper Hjulmand, who is expected to leave in the summer. While Glasner is believed to be fully focus on preparation for the Conference League final, Leverkusen reportedly want to reach a decision regarding their next manager by the end of the month."
"But it remains to be seen if Glasner is interested in joining the club, a move that could be considered a sideways step. Leverkusen have qualified for the Europa League (Image credit: Jorg Schuler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images) Leverkusen have qualified for the Europa League, but Palace will do so too if they win the Conference League. A switch to t"
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