It has been reported that a release clause could be in place in the new contract to tie Manchester City-linked attacker Eberechi Eze down.
This comes from the Evening Standard as the 25-year-old, who seemed to be targeted by City in the summer could be set to commit his future at Crystal Palace.
However, Manchester City could get a chance to sign Eberechi Eze by taking advantage of a potential release clause in his reported contract extension.
Release clause set to be inserted in new Eberechi Eze contract amid Manchester City links
Branded as a ‘mad player’ by Rio Ferdinand, the England international is considered as one of the Premier League’s best attacking midfielders.
Blessed with technical excellence, bags of flair and a penchant of producing goals and assists, Eze has emerged as a true revelation for Palace since the backend of last season.
Now, it has been revealed that finalizing a release clause is the only facet left before Manchester City target Eberechi Eze signs a brand-new contract at Selhurst Park.
In the summer, it has been revealed once again that a £60 million bid for the enigmatic technician was rejected by Palace, as Pep Guardiola internally admired him.
Now, Crystal Palace are ‘confident’ that their talisman will pen a deal beyond 2025.
Eberechi Eze is keeping his options open
Even if the Greenwich-born midfielder ends up signing a new contract, the presence of a release clause will allow teams like Manchester City to come in for him either next summer or in years to come.
In that sense, Crystal Palace will be able to secure a sizable fee for their best player and Eze will be able to make his big move without breaking a sweat.
It seems like the former Queens Park Rangers dribbler is being strategic ahead of taking one of the most significant decisions of his career.
