Jose Bordalas could be inching closer to a move to the Premier League, according to Fichajes, and Crystal Palace are monitoring the situation closely amid growing uncertainty over the 61-year-old’s future at Getafe CF.
Bordalas is reportedly dissatisfied with Getafe’s board and is expected to step down “sooner rather than later”, although he could remain as manager until the end of the season.
Bordalas is widely respected in Spain for his transformational work at Getafe over multiple spells.
Known for his intense, disciplined and tactically structured approach, he has overachieved time and time again in a team running on one of La Liga’s smallest budgets.
His teams are known for their compactness, aggressive pressing and collective work rate, attributes that make Getafe notoriously difficult to play against.
Crystal Palace preparing for life after Glasner
This achievement attracted the attention of Crystal Palace, who are believed to be preparing him for life after Oliver Glassner.
Despite overseeing significant progress over three impressive campaigns in south London, Glasner is now thought to be considering a move to a top-flight club in the Premier League.
Repeated reports of dissatisfaction with Palace’s internal structure and transfer strategy have heightened doubts about his long-term commitment.
As a result, Palace have made early succession plans and Bordalas figures prominently among the names admired by the club hierarchy.
Those at Selhurst Park see him as a manager who can get the most out of limited resources and maintain the tactical discipline that has underpinned Palace’s evolution in recent years.
Bordalas is in high demand in the summer
If Bordalas is acquired, interest from England is expected to increase rapidly. Premier League clubs looking for a manager who prioritizes structure, defensive solidity and high work rate football will find him ideal.
However, Crystal Palace are clearly being praised and are seen as early favorites, with Glasner’s departure becoming increasingly likely.
The coming months could be a turning point in the Spanish tactician’s career as tensions rise and Premier League opportunities loom.
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