Release clause for Bayern: this manager hopes for a job in Munich | OneFootball

The name Oliver Glasner has been associated with FC Bayern for quite some time. Even though a move in the spring of 2024 did not materialize, the former Bundesliga coach seems to still hope for a position with the record champions.

At Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner has quickly made a name for himself. The Austrian led the club to a sensational FA Cup victory in his first full season and caused a stir in the Premier League. Most recently, his team remained unbeaten for 19 consecutive games before an impressive streak was broken with a 1-2 loss to Everton over the weekend.

Glasner has already made a name for himself in England. And while Crystal Palace plans to extend with the successful coach long-term, according to English transfer insider Alan Nixon, he harbors a very special career wish: the coaching position at FC Bayern Munich.

Glasner in the Spotlight: Crystal Palace Wants to Extend

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As Nixon reports, Crystal Palace is working intensively on an extension with Glasner. The 51-year-old's contract currently runs until the summer of 2026. The officials of the London Premier League club are highly satisfied with his work and want to continue the project under his leadership in the long term.

However, a signature does not seem entirely straightforward. According to Nixon, Glasner would likely only agree to a new contract if it contains a special release clause—a clause that would clear the way for him in the event of an offer from FC Bayern.

The background: Glasner has reportedly been dreaming of the coaching job at the German record champions for some time. In Munich, the former Wolfsburg and Frankfurt coach is held in high regard. As early as spring 2024, his name was on the list of potential successors to Tuchel, before FCB ultimately decided on Vincent Kompany.

Bayern Dream Lives On – and Palace Is Aware

According to Nixon, Crystal Palace is well aware of this special situation. While they want to keep Glasner at all costs, the club also wants to maintain good relations with the successful coach. A deal with a Bayern release clause is therefore considered quite realistic.

A scenario that could also remain interesting for Bayern. Although things are currently going excellently under Vincent Kompany—the Belgian has led the record champions to a new level of self-assurance—such developments are never final in the fast-paced world of football. Glasner, known as a meticulous tactician, player developer, and communicator, would undoubtedly be a candidate that fits the FCB profile.

His track record at Palace underscores this impressively: Besides the cup success, Glasner formed a team that is tactically versatile, defensively stable, and offensively bold. With players like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise (who now plays for FC Bayern), he brought young talents to an international level—another point that Munich has certainly taken note of.

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