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25 July 2025 - 4:30 AM

Crystal Palace have confirmed Woody Johnson as a new co-owner of the club, after completing his purchase of John Textor’s 43 per cent stake in the club.

The US businessman, who also owns the NFL’s New York Jets, joins the Premier League club’s ownership as a partner and director alongside chairman Steve Parish, and US investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer.

The minority stake sale comes as part of Palace’s plan to comply with UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules, due to Textor’s m

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