Crystal Palace Appoint Europa League Winner Oliver Glasner As New Manager

The 49-year-old Austrian replaces Roy Hodgson, who stepped down earlier on Monday.

Glasner has signed a contract until the summer of 2026.

His most recent job came at Eintracht Frankfurt, a side he led to the Europa League trophy in 2022.

Glasner departed the Bundesliga side at the end of the 2022/2023 season.

Crystal Palace are 15th on the Premier League table following a 1-1 draw at Everton on Monday night.

They have lost 10 of their last 17 league games.

Glasner's first game in charge will come against Burnley on Saturday.

"I am very happy to join Crystal Palace," said Glasner after his appointment was confirmed.

"I am looking forward to working with the talented squad, meeting the club's supporters and experiencing the Selhurst Park atmosphere I have heard so much about.

"It has been a pleasure to meet with Steve [Parish, chairman] and Dougie [Freedman, sporting director], and I am looking forward to working with them to achieve our goals."

"I'm delighted to welcome Oliver to the club," said Parish. "He has an outstanding record, and we believe he is the right manager to take the club forward at this pivotal stage.

"Wherever Oliver has gone so far in his managerial journey, success has been quick to follow, and we believe his ambition, as well as his exciting and attacking approach is the perfect fit for getting the most from our talented young squad in the remainder of this Premier League season and beyond."