Marc Guehi decides next step after Liverpool transfer blocked by Crystal Palace

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Marc Guehi is planning to leave Crystal Palace (Image: John Walton/PA Wire)

Marc Guehi is reportedly planning to exit Crystal Palace on a free transfer next summer, following the collapse of his deadline day move to Liverpool.



The centre-back had anticipated joining Liverpool on Monday after Palace chairman Steve Parish accepted a £35million bid.

Despite the turmoil, the 25-year-old defender has been commended for his professionalism throughout the ordeal, maintaining his focus on football.

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He played and scored in the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, which he thought would be his swansong for the club.

He intends to leave them empty-handed by departing as a free agent when his contract ends on July 1, 2026, rather than leaving in the January transfer window.

That is precisely the scenario that Parish had been desperate to prevent from the outset.

The co-owner and chairman had been candid about Palace's need to face their financial constraints and approved the £67.5m transfer of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

He was also aware that Monday marked the final opportunity for the club to secure a substantial fee for Guehi.

Marc Guehi could leave Crystal Palace for nothing in 2026 (Image: Getty)

"If Marc wants to sign a new contract then he can stay!" Parish declared following the 1-0 victory over Fredrikstad in the Conference League play-offs.

"It's a difficult situation.

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