Crystal Palace have confirmed the permanent departure of cult hero Daniel Muñoz, who has completed a £22 million transfer to Nottingham Forest. The Colombia international brings the curtain down on an unforgettable spell in South London after putting pen to paper on a three-year deal with an option for an additional season.
Muñoz leaves Selhurst Park having etched his name indelibly into the club’s history books since arriving in January 2024. Over 109 appearances, the marauding right-back contributed 11 goals, 16 assists, and played a defining role in Palace’s golden era under Oliver Glasner, lifting the FA Cup, Community Shield, and UEFA Conference League.
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The 30-year-old defender earned a permanent place in the hearts of Eagles supporters during a legendary 2024/25 campaign, sweeping both the fans’ and players’ Player of the Season awards. Muñoz famously provided the decisive assist for Ebere Eze’s FA Cup final winner against Manchester City, claiming the Man of the Match honour on an afternoon that will echo through the generations.
His relentless impact stretched into Europe last season, where he scored the club’s historic first-ever goal in a major continental competition against Dynamo Kyiv during their triumphant Conference League run. Now, former Palace boss Oliver Glasner has engineered a reunion at the City Ground, convincing the 51-cap Colombia international to spearhead Forest’s ambitious win-now project.
Eagles Brace For Late Window Turbulence As Squad Faces Strain
The high-profile sale stings for a Palace fanbase still basking in recent silverware, exposing the stark reality of modern football’s hierarchy as Forest flex their financial muscle. Losing a player of Muñoz’s pedigree and leadership leaves a massive void for the club to navigate as the transfer window slams shut.
With speculation continuing to mount over Ismaïla Sarr’s potential £75 million switch to Liverpool, Palace face a frantic race against the clock to protect their remaining assets and steady the ship before the deadline.
