Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson will be leaving his role at the end of the season the club has announced.
Roy Hodgson will leave Palace after four years at the club with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
The former England and Liverpool boss said he wanted to step away from top-flight management and focus on being with his family.
‘After more than 45 years of coaching I have decided that the time is right for me to step away from the rigours of top-flight Premier League football, so our final two matches will be my last ones as manager of Crystal Palace.
‘It’s been a particularly rewarding period of my football life and career to have been able to spend these last four seasons with Palace.
‘I feel now that at the end of another successful season, in which we have secured our Premier League status, the moment is right for me to step down from my responsibilities of being a full-time manager.
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‘I have had so much support from my wife and family throughout my career and I have been contemplating this decision for some time, and now I believe the time is right to consider them and to see what the future holds for me.
‘I have really enjoyed my time at Palace, I have been privileged to work with an outstanding group of professional and dedicated players, most of whom have been with me throughout the four years.
‘A manager is only as good as the players who perform on the pitch. I have been fortunate that those in my charge have certainly given me that and I thank them for it.
‘I am sure I speak for all the players, my coaching staff and backroom team, when I say I am proud of the work we have done together to retain our Premier League status during this time.’
Roy Hodgson was given an Outstanding Contribution Award in the London Football Awards as a recognition for his works over the years.
In his four-year tenure, Hodgson sealed Palace’s top flight status with 11th, 12th and 14th-placed finishes. His side remains on course to achieve a similar end to the current campaign.
The Eagles are currently 13th place on the table with 44 points. They host the Gunners on Wednesday evening before rounding off the season against Liverpool at Anfield.
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is mooted to be in contention to take over from Hodgson. Lampard is still without a job since being sacked by Chelsea in January.
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