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Palace have offered main man Wilfried Zaha a contract extension but he could also negotiate with foreign clubs in JanuaryZaha, 29, wants to wait and see where Palace end up this season before making a final call on his future.
The public desperation to find a way out of Selhurst Park and into European competition is no longer and Zaha would be happy to stay at Palace beyond the end of his current deal.
It feels a long time since Roy Hodgson had to give him a break after a deadline day move away collapsed.
But that doesn’t mean fears of seeing Zaha leave Palace are completely extinguished.
After years of seeing chairman Steve Parish knock back offers below Palace’s valuation, the power is finally in Zaha’s hands.
A free agent at the end of the season, the ex-Manchester United wideman can agree a pre-contract deal with a foreign club from January 1 or earn a decent signing-on fee with a move at the end of the campaign.
European football of some description remains an ambition for Zaha before he retires, but there is no reason it cannot be with Patrick Vieira‘s Palace if they hit their stride in this most unpredictable of seasons.
That is Zaha’s current aim, to drive his beloved club to new heights.
If that doesn’t happen, then there is a decision to be made â but would leaving south London be the correct call?
There is no doubt that the Ivory Coast international could still make an impact at a Champions League club, but questions remain over whether Zaha would get the sort of role he desires.
Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City appear out of the question, so would he get into Arsenal or Tottenham‘s forward line on a regular basis? It seems a hard battle.
Clubs abroad may offer a more prominent role, but is that an attractive move for someone with a young family?
Palace’s academy graduate relishes the chance to be the figurehead in Vieira’s side, he thrives off teams targeting him or trying to get into his head to stop Palace.
No other club can offer him the role or adulation he has in SE25. It is a role he is now flourishing in.
Speaking after last month’s 2-1 victory over Wolves, Zaha revealed he was enjoying being the elder statesman in a vibrant Eagles side.
He said: âSeeing what they [the young players] can do, Iâm happy Iâm part of it.
“Just me telling them about efficiency and you need to show what you can add to the team, thatâs what I tell them every game.
âIâm talking to kids who are like 19, 20 years old â what the hell?
“I try to tell them. The bit of experience I have I try to tell them, especially talking about efficiency. Obviously itâs good to entertain but at the end of the day: what do you bring to the team?â
Zaha is already and will forever be a Palace legend, but now faces a simple decision.
He can gamble with a move to the top table â a shot at European glory which also carries the risk of fading into insignificance â or stay where the limelight is guaranteed in red and blue.
It’s not a bad headache to have, but that doesn’t make the decision any easier.
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