Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish ‘Astounded’ by Lack of Interest in Eberechi Eze.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has expressed his surprise at the lack of interest in midfielder Eberechi Eze during the summer transfer window. Despite Eze’s impressive performances and a reputed £60 million release clause in his contract, no concrete offers were made for the 26-year-old.
Parish, speaking to Sky Sports News, admitted his astonishment at the situation, especially given Eze’s stature as an exceptional footballer and individual. “I was really worried from a club point of view of losing Michael [Olise] and Ebbs in the same window, and we didn’t have in Ebbs the interest that I thought we would have,” Parish stated.
The chairman’s comments come after a busy transfer period where Crystal Palace saw key player Michael Olise move to Bayern Munich for £50 million. Despite the high-profile departure, Palace managed to retain Eze, a development Parish views with relief.
Eze’s potential has been widely recognized, yet the lack of formal approaches from other Premier League clubs has left Parish and the club’s supporters surprised. This outcome means that Eze will continue his tenure with Crystal Palace, where he remains a central figure in their midfield setup.