"No sooner had Manchester City struck an initial 20m deal to sign Crystal Palace's captain Marc Guehi was head coach Oliver Glasner confirming he would be leaving Selhurst Park at the end of the season. Neither development comes as a shock. BBC Sport revealed that City had accelerated their move for Guehi last Monday in light of Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias suffering injuries."
"Even if City had failed in their pursuit to sign Guehi this month, the centre-back's contract expires in June and he was leaving regardless. Similarly, with Glasner, while his announcement on Friday was unexpected, the fact he has decided to leave Selhurst Park is far from unanticipated. Glasner said he had communicated his decision to chairman Steve Parish in October, the same month BBC Sport reported that Palace's hopes of keeping him beyond this season were remote at best."
Two major departures will hit Crystal Palace: captain Marc Guehi is set to move to Manchester City after City accelerated a bid following injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, and head coach Oliver Glasner will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season. City and Palace agreed Guehi's transfer in principle following talks. Guehi's contract expires in June, so he was likely to depart regardless. Glasner told chairman Steve Parish of his decision in October and the pair kept the information private until public confirmation. Glasner also stated the club are open to selling Jean-Philippe Mateta. Palace must prepare for life without their most successful manager and captain.
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