Breaking News: Oliver Glasner reacts as Ismaila Sarr is announced as Crystal Palace’s third summer signing

BECKENHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 19: Oliver Glasner manager of Crystal Palace during the pre season friendly match between Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic at Crystal Palace Academy Ground on July 19, 2024 in Beckenham, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

Here is every response to Crystal Palace’s announcement of Ismaila Sarr as the team’s third summer acquisition.

We finally have an answer to the subject of when Ismaila Sarr will be officially announced as the summer’s third arrival, after what seems like weeks of conjecture.

To the elation of the fan community, Crystal Palace announced the transaction on Thursday, August 1st.

He's here…#CPFC pic.twitter.com/OhWPkVGAsu

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 1, 2024

After Thursday morning’s 3-1 victory over Wolves in the United States, this addition is greatly needed and another encouraging development this week.

It is expected that Sarr will now train alone at Copers Cope before to the team’s return this coming weekend.

Ismaila SARR of Marseille during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Rennes and Marseille at Roazhon Park on March 17, 2024 in Rennes, France.(Photo by Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport via Getty Images) – Photo by Icon Sport

Oliver Glasner responds as Ismaila Sarr arrives at Crystal Palace.
Oliver Glasner responded to the move by explaining why the Senegal winger was targeted in remarks he made to club media as soon as the club announced the arrival.

We’re pleased that Ismaila has chosen to join Crystal Palace since he has experience playing in the Premier League from his time as a Watford player, living in England, and having played a lot of games with Marseille the previous season.

“He has proven he is capable of scoring goals in every year and at every team he has played for. We are thrilled that he will be joining our team because he demonstrated it when playing for Senegal’s national team.

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In response, Palace chairman Steve Parish expressed his own reaction, acknowledging that Palace had long appreciated Sarr.

“Ismaïla is someone we have long admired, and we are thrilled to have him join the club.

“He is a player who has demonstrated his abilities in English football as well as on the European and international platforms, and I have no doubt that he will be an asset to Oliver’s team.”

Given that Sarr is a long-term aim, we can be confident that the Eagles have carefully considered their replacement and that this move will be successful.

Why Sarr decided to join Palace
It was the player’s chance to speak after the chairman and manager had finished, and Sarr gave a brief speech outlining his reasons for making the transfer.

“Being at Crystal Palace is a pleasure for me, as the club is excellent.” I appreciate the coach and the Sporting Director for informing me about their initiative, which I agreed to because it seems like a fantastic idea.

“I promise to put in a lot of effort for the team and the supporters both on and off the pitch.”

This is not surprising given how appealing the initiative Palace and Glasner are working on is to Kamada and Riad as well.

This upcoming season, European football is the goal, and Glasner is getting close to having a team capable of achieving it.