Lucien Favre makes stunning U-TURN on decision to join Crystal Palace

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EXCLUSIVE: Lucien Favre makes stunning U-TURN on decision to join Crystal Palace just days after positive talks with chairman Steve Parish… as ex-Borussia Dortmund boss tells club he needs a longer break from football

  • Lucien Favre is having second thoughts over becoming the new Palace manager
  • The 63-year-old was widely expected to succeed Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park
  • Favre held positive talks with chairman Steve Parish over the Eagles project
  • However, after taking more time to consider the job, he now has reservations 

By Simon Jones and Adrian Kajumba For Mailonline

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Lucien Favre has told Crystal Palace he needs a longer break away from football and decided not to take the head coach’s job.

Sportsmail revealed on Wednesday that Favre was expected to be named Roy Hodgson’s successor at Selhurst Park, agreeing a three year deal at the club.

We can disclose that the Eagles were even given notice on Thursday that their work permit application for Favre had been accepted.

Lucien Favre has made a stunning U-turn on his decision to become Crystal Palace manager

However, the 63-year-old has informed the club he wants a longer period away from football as he seeks to recharge his batteries after leaving Borussia Dortmund.

Favre left his job at the Westfalenstadion in December – and appeared ready to step back into football but has now had a last minute change of heart.

Favre does not intend to take another job and will continue his hiatus away from football for the foreseeable future.

It comes despite Favre holding positive talks with chairman Steve Parish over the project

It comes despite Favre holding positive talks with chairman Steve Parish over the project

The Swiss coach is not considering any other job option, his decision not to take the Palace job purely a personal opinion.

While the news comes as a blow to Palace, the relationship between the club and Favre remains entirely amicable.

Palace chiefs have spent the day in talks with Favre in hope of provoking a change of heart, but respected coach is determined to extended his time away from the game.

The club’s next head coach has a major rebuilding job on his hands – but Favre has decided he is not the man for the job.