Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, announced that Eze’s release clause has indeed expired. This statement came after their goalless draw against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
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Eze has been rumored to be a target for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Nevertheless, Tottenham has already begun talks with Palace, raising questions about whether the 27-year-old would feature at Stamford Bridge.
Glasner opted to include Eze in the starting lineup, and the midfielder even had a goal disallowed.
“He was selected because he’s a Crystal Palace player and a very talented one at that,” Glasner remarked.
“He trained all week, so there was no reason to leave him out.”
Regarding Eze’s £68m release clause, Glasner commented: “I’m quite relaxed, but I’m also aware that we have two weeks left, and I know Ebs’ clause has expired, so it’s up to the club to decide, and we’ll see what unfolds.”