Eberechi Eze release clause revealed as Premier League clubs eye Crystal Palace man

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Fulham FC at Selhurst Park on September 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze

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Eberechi Eze heads into the summer as one of the most highly sought-after players in the Premier League as he prepares for his first ever major tournament with England.

The Crystal Palace midfielder was one of the standout performers in a stellar campaign for the Eagles as a whole, grabbing 15 goal involvements in just 27 appearances.

The playmaker has been the subject of plenty of speculation heading into the summer transfer window and is expected to be a one of a number of players Oliver Glasner will be desperately trying to hold onto.

Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Eze netted the only goal in a 1-0 win at Anfield this season. (Image credit: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Eberechi Eze release clause revealed

The former Queens Park Rangers midfielder has been a wanted man for a number of years now, with a supposed pursuit by Manchester City failing to materialise in 2023, instead opting for Wolves' Matheus Nunes.

With Michael Olise, Marc Guehi and Cheick Doucoure all expected to have suitors this summer, the Eagles were undoubtedly hoping to price Eze out of a move this season as they look to build on the extraordinary momentum at the end of the 2023/24 season.

However, recent developments have suggested that may not be the case...

Michael Olise of Crystal Palace, December 2023

Michael Olise is expected to depart Selhurst Park in the coming months. (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to the Daily Mail, it has been revealed that Eze has a £60 million release clause written into his contract, with a further £8 million in potential add-ons.

it is unclear when this clause becomes active, or whether it is only available to certain teams.

However, with the 25-year old's stock continuing to rise, it now seems only a matter of time before we see him playing for one of Europe's most elite clubs.

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James Ridge is a freelance journalist based in the UK. He recently spent time with The United Stand as an online news editor and has covered the beautiful game from England’s eighth tier all the way to the Premier League.