Glasner all but rules out Leipzig move by committing to Palace
Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner is planning to stay in London despite reported interest from RB Leipzig.
The Austrian led Palace to FA Cup glory this month and they will compete in the Europa League next season.
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"Again in football you never know for 100%, but 99% I will be the manager of Crystal Palace next season," the 50 year-old told Britain's Sky Sports on Wednesday.
German media had said he was a favourite along with Como's Cesc Fàbregas for the vacant Leipzig job. The Red Bulls missed out on Europe this term for the first time in their Bundesliga history.
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