Oliver Glasner Laughs Off Bayern Munich Rumors, Calls Reports ‘Pure Nonsense’

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has poured cold water on growing speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich, dismissing the rumors as “nonsense” and even “amusing” for presuming his future plans without any form of conversation.

In recent days, German media outlets had circulated reports suggesting that Bayern—despite enjoying an unbeaten start to the 2025/26 Bundesliga season under Vincent Kompany—were quietly considering Glasner as a potential successor. The supposed reasoning stemmed from Glasner’s impressive turnaround at Crystal Palace, where his tactical precision and calm leadership have transformed the London club into one of the Premier League’s most disciplined sides.

Glasner, who previously led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory, was reportedly pushing for a “Bayern release clause” in his new Palace contract—fueling chatter that he was positioning himself for a future return to the Bundesliga. But in a sharply-worded response, the Austrian coach made it clear that no such plans exist.

> “I’ve read some funny things lately,” Glasner told reporters with a smirk. “It’s quite amusing that people are writing about my ambitions without even talking to me. It’s all nonsense. I’m completely focused on my work here at Crystal Palace.”

While Bayern’s start under Kompany has silenced most critics, the club’s culture of early managerial turnover continues to attract whispers around potential replacements. Still, Glasner’s dismissal of the rumors highlights a growing frustration among top coaches with what he called “creative journalism masquerading as insider information.”

For now, Glasner remains firmly grounded in South London, steering Palace through an impressive Premier League campaign that has caught the eye of football purists across Europe. Yet, his success naturally invites attention — especially from Germany, where his tactical fingerprints and quiet charisma remain fondly remembered.

As transfer gossip continues to blur the line between fact and fantasy, Glasner’s response serves as a reminder: not every rumor deserves belief, and not every success story has to end in Bavaria.