You are here: Home > News > Sako on his way back to Palace?
July 18 2025 9.47am

Sako on his way back to Palace?

August 31 2018

Bakary Sako

Bakary Sako

Winger Bakary Sako could be in line for a surprise return to Crystal Palace.

The 30-year-old was among a raft of players who was offered a new contract by Palace in the summer but the Mali international turned it down.

Sako, who scored six goals last season, suffered fractured ankle and damaged ligaments during Palace's game with West Ham in February which ruled him out for the season.

As he is still without a club, Sako has got back in touch with the Eagles about the deal even though Palace are unable to sign anyone until the winter transfer window opens.

Eagles manager Roy Hodgson said he is open to taking the free agent back if terms can be agreed between him and the club.

"Obviously at the time, the contract offer he received was not one he was happy with, and he perhaps thought he could do a lot better elsewhere," said Hodgson.

"Maybe he has now rethought the matter. We like him and he likes us, so I don’t have any problems if a situation presents itself where we have a gap in our squad and he is happy with the contract being offered, and we are happy with the contract on offer, I would be happy to see him back."

Latest Headlines

Palace Talk Forum Latest

Happy Birthday Steve Parish
at 9.46am by Lanzo-Ad

Palace potentially denied entry to Europa League?
at 9.43am by Badger11

Chant for Forest games next season
at 8.56am by eritheagle

I can see a poor start again this season and a struggle to match last season's achievements
at 6.39am by Gary St.Andrews

What age did you take your son/daughter to their first game?
at 5.33pm by Pete53

Christian Palace
at 5.15pm by Lanzo-Ad

Home kit
at 4.11pm by Part Time James

FA cup final commerative ticket
at 3.59pm by Al6869

Community Shield
at 10.17am by Norbury Old Git

Training sessions
at 9.35am by mtp1958

You are here: Home > News > Sako on his way back to Palace?