‘Genuinely astounded’ – Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish shocked at lack of Eberechi Eze transfer interest
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish was left astounded by the lack of summer interest in key asset Eberechi Eze.
The Greenwich-born playmaker scored his first goal of the season in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea – curling a stunning effort from the edge of the box past Robert Sanchez.
Eze’s release clause expired with two weeks of the window left to go, with no real team making an attempt to sign the 26-year-old.
The Eagles sold Michael Olise, Joachim Andersen, Sam Johnstone and Jordan Ayew this summer.
“I was really worried from a club point of view of losing Michael and Ebs in the same window,” he told Sky Sports.
“We didn’t have in Ebs the interest that I thought we would have. I was astounded – genuinely astounded. I mean, the guy’s just an outstanding footballer, an outstanding person. He’s a gift to any football club.
“I don’t think any Crystal Palace supported would mind the fact that, at some point, Ebs wants to play at the highest level. He’s playing regularly for England, back in the squad again which we’re so proud about.
“Ebs is still here and it’s great for the football club. I was surprised that that’s what happened.”
PICTURE: PA