Woody Johnson, Crystal Palace
June 2025
NFL’s Woody Johnson is in talks to buy a £200m stake in Crystal Palace, potentially resolving UEFA multiclub ownership concerns blocking their Europa League participation due to John Textor’s simultaneous stake in Lyon.
Palace’s Europa League status is at risk because of Textor’s failure to resolve dual ownership issues before the March deadline. Johnson is now leading takeover talks to buy Textor’s 43% stake and become Palace’s new majority owner.