Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha has refused to rule out a return to Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Zaha, who departed Crystal Palace in 2023 currently plies his trade in the Major League Soccer for Charlotte FC.
Since departing England, Zaha has had spells in Turkey, France and USA, featuring for Galatasaray, Lyon and Charlotte FC.
Zaha was truly a fan favorite at Crystal Palace, making nearly half a thousand appearances for the Eagles. This winter, the 32-year-old winger moved to Charlotte in the United States, but his former club still holds a special place in his heart.
“I’m not one of those guys who tries to come back to a team when I have no legs left. Palace are thriving right now, they reached the FA Cup final. Some things are better left in the past. I did what I did, I am who I am, and I’ve done what I could for the club.
It’s better to just leave things as they are. I don’t want to come back when I’m no longer the Wilf I used to be, because then you just ruin your legacy. I feel like I’ve done enough; I just appreciate Palace from afar. That’s the reality, but never say never—you never know,” said Zaha.
The 32-year-old’s current contract with Charlotte FC is expected to elapse in January 2026.
