Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new manager following the resignation of Roy Hodgson.
Hodgson resigned as Palace boss on Monday afternoon and Glasner will come in as his replacement.
Former England boss Hodgson has stood down just days after he was admitted to hospital after falling in during a training session.
The 76-year-old's contract was set to expire in the summer but he has chosen to bring forward his departure from Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace have confirmed Oliver Glasner has replaced Roy Hodgson
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Hodgson confirmed that he has resigned in order to enable the Eagles to accelerate their plans for a new manager.
Discussions had already taken place with Glasner and it has now been confirmed he will take over at the south London club.
Palace play a vital match away to fellow strugglers Everton this evening and Fabrizio Romano says Glasner will be in attendance.
Ray Lewington and Paddy McCarthy will take charge of the match at Goodison Park before Glasner begins his stint, having signed a contract until the summer of 2026.
Palace are currently 16th in the Premier League table, just five points clear of the relegation zone.
They have won just two of their last 15 matches in all competitions and fans have voiced their discontent towards the board at recent matches.
Glasner will be tasked with ensuring Palace remain in the top flight, taking charge of the final 13 matches of the season after tonight's clash.
The Austrian started his managerial career with SV Ried before spending four years in charge at LASK.
Glasner moved into German football with Wolfsburg in 2019 before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2021.
He led Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022, beating Rangers in the final, as well as reaching the final of the German Cup last year, where they lost to RB Leipzig.
Glasner left Frankfurt at the end of last season and has been out of work since.
Palace owner and chairman Steve Parish explained the decision to appoint Glasner on Monday.
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He said: "I’m delighted to welcome Oliver to the club. 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."
Glasner is delighted to get his first job in English football and can't wait to get started.
He said: "I am very happy to join Crystal Palace F.C. as manager.
Roy Hodgson managed Crystal Palace in 200 matches across two spells
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"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 and Dougie, and I am looking forward to working with them to achieve our goals."
