Marc Guehi opens up on Crystal Palace future after failed Liverpool move
Guehi’s current deal at Selhurst Park expires at the end of June, and he appears set to leave on a free transfer
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is determined not to let his contract situation distract him ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
Guehi’s current deal at Selhurst Park expires at the end of June, and he appears set to leave on a free transfer.
The centre-back nearly joined Liverpool on transfer deadline day last month before the move fell through, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in the player, whose stock has soared over the past six months.
Despite the uncertainty, Marc Guehi remains relaxed and insists it won’t matter if he hasn’t secured a new club or extended his Palace contract before joining England in North America.
He has been a key figure in Palace’s remarkable recent run, which included an FA Cup victory and a 19-match unbeaten streak stretching from April to October.
He said: “For me, it doesn’t really matter, to be honest.
“As long as I’m playing well and helping Palace, there’s definitely an opportunity for me to be here as I am today.
“Whether it’s sorted or not, it’s not really the most important thing to be honest.
“Personally, I don’t know if I can think that far ahead. I like to just take it step by step, and that is just focusing on the games that I have at Palace and any upcoming opportunities I have here.”
“When it happened, it was all a blur,” Guehi added.
“So no difference at all. To be honest, I’m still the same young man trying to find his feet, find his way, trying to improve. Each and every day.
“I feel like I’m just really obsessed and wanting to just get better. That is my goal.
“There’s so many experiences I can take, not just from that, but just the games that I’ve had over the last 12 months or so.
“I’m grateful to be playing in teams that are thriving and excelling, but also in tough moments you can learn as well.
“Definitely a lot of good moments for me to improve and help.”
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