Marc Guehi directly addresses supporters after failed Liverpool move - 'I wanted to'

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Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park(Image: 2025 Getty Images)

Marc Guehi has made his commitment to Crystal Palace clear after seeing a dream move to Liverpool collapse on transfer deadline day.

But he took the time to thank Palace fans for their support as he shared his excitement to play alongside the club’s new signings and compete in this season’s Europa Conference League.

“After coming through two difficult challenges away from home before the break, it’s great to be back in South London this afternoon,” he wrote.

“It’s a new challenge getting used to playing on both a Thursday and Sunday throughout the season, but we are enjoying the experience.

“Having said that, it’s never an easy task when both games are away from home in such a short space of time.

“It was amazing to see so many of you make the trip over to Norway for our second leg against Fredrikstad.

Villa are a good team, and before that game, had not lost in the league at home in over a year, so we knew we’d have to move on quickly from last season and be at our best.

“Once again everyone raised their level and pulled out a top-level team display.

They will all bring a high level of quality to the squad and I look forward to playing alongside them.

“Looking at today's game, we have another challenging task against a Sunderland team who have started the season very well.

“Our travelling support is always special to us, but now is a chance to show everyone once again that Selhurst Park is up there with the very best atmospheres in the Premier League.

Make some noise, back the team and let's keep this fantastic run going."

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Glasner and chairman Steve Parish would also not reference Guehi’s almost exit in their own columns in the programme.

But the Palace manager did share his relief at the transfer window now being closed after retaining the services of his captain.

“It is good for us that the window has now shut,” he wrote.

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“We know the group we will have to work with, and we can focus on integrating our new players.”