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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson signs deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace

In a move that could be a major boost to Palace’s hopes of playing in next season’s Europa League, it is understood that Johnson’s offer of £190m for Textor’s 44.9% stake was signed on Sunday evening in the US.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson signs deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace — Woody Johnson has agreed a deal to buy John Textor’s stake in Crystal Palace, with a sale to the New York Jets owner likely to be ratified by the Premier League within four weeks. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025 - 15:28

Ed Aarons

Woody Johnson has agreed a deal to buy John Textor’s stake in Crystal Palace, with a sale to the New York Jets owner likely to be ratified by the Premier League within four weeks.

In a move that could be a major boost to Palace’s hopes of playing in next season’s Europa League, it is understood that Johnson’s offer of £190m for Textor’s 44.9% stake was signed on Sunday evening in the US.

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