Crystal Palace Star Open to Exit, Hopes for Move in Current Transfer Window
Crystal Palace Defender Daniel Muñoz Eyes Summer Exit Amid Club Turmoil
By Lewis Browning | Updated: 10:04 BST, 12 July 2025
Crystal Palace’s turbulent summer continues as defender Daniel Muñoz has surprisingly expressed a desire to leave the club, just months after signing a contract extension. The 29-year-old, who joined Palace in January 2024 for £8.5 million, admitted his ambition to join a “bigger club” during an interview with Win Sports TV in Colombia, casting doubt over his future at Selhurst Park.
Muñoz has been a standout performer since joining Palace in 2024.
Muñoz’s Shock Admission
Despite signing a new deal in April that ties him to Palace until 2028, Muñoz revealed:
“I want to play for the best teams in the world. I dream and work every day to achieve it, and I hope it can happen as soon as possible. I hope it’s in this window, but if not, I’m very happy at Crystal Palace.”
The Colombian wing-back has been instrumental for Oliver Glasner’s side, making 62 appearances and scoring six goals. His potential departure adds to Palace’s growing list of concerns, with stars Eberechi Eze (linked to Arsenal), Marc Guehi (Liverpool target), and Jean-Philippe Mateta also attracting interest.
Muñoz admitted he “hopes” a move materializes this summer.
Europa League Expulsion Adds to Crisis
Palace’s woes deepened after being expelled from the 2025/26 Europa League due to multi-club ownership rules. American investor John Textor, who holds stakes in both Palace and Lyon, failed to resolve conflict-of-interest issues by UEFA’s March deadline. Despite Textor’s rushed sale of Palace shares, UEFA demoted the club to the Europa Conference League, favoring Lyon’s higher Ligue 1 finish (6th) over Palace’s 12th-place Premier League standing.
Battle to Retain Key Players
Manager Oliver Glasner now faces a fight to retain his core squad:
- Eberechi Eze: A £60m target for Arsenal.
- Marc Guehi: Liverpool and Manchester United are keen on the £55m-rated defender.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta: The striker’s 18-goal season has drawn European interest.
Glasner’s leadership is critical amid the squad uncertainty.
What’s Next for Palace?
While Muñoz insists he remains “happy” at Palace, his openness to leaving underscores the club’s precarious position. With the transfer window in full swing, Palace must balance financial opportunities with maintaining competitiveness. Fans worry a squad exodus could undo progress made under Glasner, who led the team to an FA Cup win in 2024.
For now, all eyes are on Selhurst Park as the club navigates one of its most challenging periods in recent history.
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