'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner

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By AFP May 28, 2026 12:02 (EAT)
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'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner

Crystal Palace's Austrian manager Oliver Glasner holds the trophy after his team won the UEFA Conference League final football match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)

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Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had made no plans for his future other than "flying back to London with a hangover" after taking charge of his last match with the club.

Glasner guided Palace to the UEFA Conference League title with a win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday in Leipzig, the club's third trophy since he took over in 2024 - adding to the FA Cup and the Community Shield.

Speculation has swirled about the Austrian's future since he announced his departure in January, with reports of a move to another Premier League club or a potential return to Germany. Glasner though said his only plan was to celebrate.

He said he does not have the "desire or the energy to speak with another club, because I felt duty bound to give 100% of Oliver Glasner (to Palace)."

"I haven't even thought about anything past tomorrow," he continued.

"Today's a day for celebrating, and anyone who knows me knows I'm completely focused on this and haven't been able to do anything else except concentrate on the final.

"And I can really let loose, and I'm going to do that with the players today.

"Then tomorrow, I'll fly back to London with a bit of a hangover. And then it's time to get settled in and go back to my family."

"Everything I say today will be wrong tomorrow. That's why all I know for sure is that I'll be celebrating with the players today, drinking a few beers, and flying back to London tomorrow," Glasner added.

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