Closely coordinated with club” – Oliver Glasner responds to claims Crystal Palace blocked his exit
The Premier League side impressed under the German, losing three of their 13 league games last season. Crystal Palace were 15th when he arrived and finished in the 10th spot, three points behind ninth placed West Ham United.
Bayern Munich wanted a new manager for this season and looked at several candidates before confirming Vincent Kompany. Prior to his appointment, the Crystal Palace manager was said to be in contention for the Allianz Arena job.
Uli Hoeneß, the Bundesliga side’s honorary president, had earlier stated Glasner wanted to join Bayern, but the Eagles blocked his exit’. Fast forward to December and Fussball Transfers point it out.
They have also relayed comments made by the Crystal Palace boss to Kicker, responding to these claims. Glasner has made it clear that his focus was on the job in hand at the London club.
I don’t comment on Uli Hoeneß’s statements, to start. Crystal Palace has always been my main priority. “Everything was always closely coordinated with the club, including squad planning and transfers, even when I was on vacation,” he stated.
“Talking about something that happened or could have happened less than six months ago now, in December, is also pointless.”
With just two victories from their first 15 league games this season, Crystal Palace has had a difficult season. The Eagles are currently four points above the relegation zone in 17th place in the standings.
