Classy Gesture from Michael Olise: Heartfelt Praise for Glasner and Palace Fans After FA Cup Triumph
Former Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has won hearts with a touching gesture following the club’s historic FA Cup victory against Manchester City on May 17, 2025. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder, who left Palace in July 2024 for £51m, took to social media to congratulate his former manager Oliver Glasner and send a heartfelt message to the Eagles’ loyal supporters.
Olise, who dazzled at Palace with 10 goals and six assists in the 2023/24 season, credited Glasner’s transformative leadership for the club’s first-ever major trophy. “What a moment for Palace! Huge congratulations to the boss, Oliver Glasner, for his incredible work. His belief and tactics changed everything for us, and now he’s made history,” Olise wrote on Instagram. His praise highlights Glasner’s impact since joining in February 2024, turning Palace into FA Cup contenders with a dynamic 3-4-2-1 formation and a high-energy style that led to a stunning 3-0 semi-final win over Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old, now a regular for France and Bayern, didn’t forget the fans who adored him during his three-year stint at Selhurst Park. “To the Palace faithful, you deserve this. Your passion and noise carried us through so many battles. Thank you for everything,” he added, reflecting on the electric atmosphere that fueled Palace’s Wembley triumph. Fans flooded his post with emotional replies, many calling him “forever one of our own.”
Olise’s departure last summer was a blow, with his synergy alongside Eberechi Eze producing nine goals in five starts under Glasner. Yet, his classy message shows the deep bond he retains with the club. Glasner, who guided Palace to their best-ever Premier League finish in 2023/24, called the FA Cup win “just the start” for a squad featuring stars like Eze, Adam Wharton, and Ismaila Sarr.
This gesture cements Olise’s legacy at Palace, where he grew from a £8m Reading signing into a PFA Young Player of the Year nominee. As Palace celebrate their historic triumph, Olise’s words remind fans of the unity and ambition that define this new era under Glasner.
