The US billionaire owners of English Premier League club Crystal Palace are exploring a sale of the club, according to multiple reports today [1, 2].
Crystal Palace has appointed bankers at Raine Group to handle the sale process, which could include various options such as a full sale of the club [1, 2]. The club is led by four major shareholders: American investors Josh Harris, David Blitzer, Woody Johnson, and lifelong fan Steve Parish, who has served as executive chairman since 2010 [1, 2].
In July 2025, Woody Johnson completed his purchase of Eagle Football Holdings' stake in Crystal Palace, acquiring 43% of the club for close to £190 million ($120.7 million) [1, 2]. This stake makes him the largest single shareholder.
On the same day the Financial Times reported the sale exploration in June 2026, Crystal Palace appointed French manager Pierre Sage to succeed Oliver Glasner [1, 2]. Glasner left the club last month after his contract ended. He had led Palace to their first major trophies in May 2026, winning both the FA Cup and the Conference League—the club’s historic double [1, 2].
The club’s ownership group now faces a pivotal moment with the potential of new investors entering through a sale. The full process, managed by Raine Group, is underway with no timeline disclosed yet [1, 2].