Crystal Palace has made a net profit of over 100 million euros in two years by selling both wingers (Olise and Eze).

Despite winning last season’s FA Cup and this season’s Community Shield, Crystal Palace fundamentally remains a mid-tier Premier League side that reliably avoids relegation each year, a feat linked to the struggles of newly promoted teams. They excel against strong teams with their sharp counterattack but falter against weaker sides, often losing surprising games. It’s tough for lower Premier League clubs as they must constantly develop players who are then poached by top clubs. Over two consecutive seasons, Crystal Palace sold both their wingers, left and right, earning a net profit exceeding 100 million euros.

Olise joined Crystal Palace from Reading in the summer transfer window of 2021 for 9.3 million euros. After three seasons, he transferred to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024 for 53 million euros. Crystal Palace’s net profit on Olise was 53 million minus 9.3 million, totaling 43.7 million euros.

Eze was signed from Queens Park Rangers by Crystal Palace in the summer of 2020 for 17.8 million euros. After five seasons, he is set to join Arsenal this summer for 79 million euros, a deal that has been finalized and is about to be officially announced. Crystal Palace’s net gain on Eze amounts to 79 million minus 17.8 million, which is 61.2 million euros.

Crystal Palace has netted profits selling their left and right wingers over two consecutive years.43.7 million plus 61.2 million equals 104.9 million euros..