A surprising candidate has shot to the top of the betting.
Crystal Palace’s historic Conference League triumph may have capped off the most successful spell in the club’s history, but attention has already turned towards a huge decision at Selhurst Park - who replaces Oliver Glasner?
The Austrian leaves south London after delivering an extraordinary period of success, guiding Palace to the FA Cup, Community Shield and now their first-ever European trophy. His departure marks the end of a transformative era for the Eagles, with the club now preparing for a return to the Europa League next season.
Chairman Steve Parish and the Palace hierarchy are moving quickly to secure Glasner’s successor, 45-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmöller has shot to the top of the betting behind Iraola with his odds being cut from 33/1 into 3/1.
Next Crystal Palace Manager Odds
| Manager | Odds |
|---|---|
| Andoni Iraola | 10/11 |
| Dino Toppmoller | 3/1 |
| Frank Lampard | 6/1 |
| Thomas Frank | 10/1 |
| Jose Bordalas | 11/1 |
| Pierre Sage | 12/1 |
Who is favourite to be the next Crystal Palace manager?
Andoni Iraola – 10/11
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Andoni Iraola has emerged as the clear frontrunner to become Crystal Palace’s next manager after impressing enormously during his time at Bournemouth. Reports suggest that he is the man Palace's hierarchy have their heart set on.
They have made a propasal and are awaiting answer from the Spaniard.
After guiding Bournemouth into Europe Iraola's stock has risen significantly, with his aggressive pressing style and attacking philosophy earning widespread praise throughout the Premier League season. Palace’s hierarchy are believed to view Iraola as the ideal coach to continue the progressive identity Glasner established at Selhurst Park.
Reports suggest Palace have offered assurances over transfer influence in an attempt to convince him to make the move to south London.
Dino Toppmöller - 3/1
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Dino Toppmöller has emerged as a serious contender to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, with the German coach viewed as a natural stylistic fit for the direction the club has taken in recent years.
The 45-year-old enhanced his reputation at Eintracht Frankfurt by guiding the Bundesliga side to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification despite losing top scorer Omar Marmoush midway through the season.
Highly regarded for his tactical flexibility and intense, front-foot approach, Toppmöller favours aggressive pressing, quick transitions and fluid attacking football, often switching between a 4-2-3-1 and the 3-4-2-1 system that brought Glasner success at Selhurst Park.
His experience working under Julian Nagelsmann at RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich has also strengthened his credentials, while his ability to develop young attacking talent, highlighted by Hugo Ekitike’s rise in Frankfurt, could appeal to Palace’s long-term recruitment model.
With Palace looking to build on their Conference League triumph rather than reset, Toppmöller’s modern tactical identity and Bundesliga pedigree make him one of the standout names in the running.
Frank Lampard – 8/1
Best price 8/1 with William Hill.
Frank Lampard is understood to have admirers within the Palace boardroom and would become a serious contender if the club fail to land Iraola.
Lampard rebuilt his reputation during his spell with Coventry City, where he guided the club back into promotion contention while developing a more structured tactical approach than in previous managerial roles.
His Premier League experience as manager of both Chelsea and Everton and his profile as a high-status appointment ahead of a return to European football make him an attractive candidate for the job.
A move would not be straightforward given Lampard remains under contract at Coventry, though there is reportedly confidence that he would be interested in the Palace job should an official approach arrive.
Who is Dino Toppmöller?
Dino Toppmöller has quickly built a strong reputation in German football as a progressive, attack-minded coach, most recently leading Eintracht Frankfurt to a Champions League qualification finish in the Bundesliga. Known for his high-intensity pressing, quick transitions and tactical flexibility between a 4-2-3-1 and a 3-4-2-1 system, he has drawn attention for blending structure with aggressive forward play. His work under elite managers like Julian Nagelsmann and his ability to develop attacking talent have made him an increasingly sought-after name in European coaching circles.
