Arsenal: Will Eberechi Eze be cup-tied for Champions League if he plays in Conference League? | OneFootball

UEFA regulations take a clear stance on players representing multiple clubs in one season

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Eberechi Eze is set to make his European debut on Thursday night despite being close to agreeing a transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal.

Oliver Glasner confirmed on Wednesday that he expects the wantaway winger to start, despite the persistent talks over his move away from Selhurst Park.

“Many of you were surprised [Eze] and Marc [Guehi] started against Chelsea, most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow,” the Austrian told reporters.

Eze’s move to north London seems closer than ever, but if he plays for Palace on Thursday, will he be able to contest the Champions League for Arsenal?

Will Eze be cup-tied for Champions League if Crystal Palace play him tonight?

Eze’s expected appearance in Fredrikstad, but this will not affect a future Champions League campaign with Tottenham, should he sign.

UEFA regulations allow a player to represent more than one club per season in their competitions, but only under certain circumstances.

A player who appears in any qualifying or play-off round for any of UEFA’s top three competitions may then represent a different side from the league phase of another European competition.

Therefore, as Crystal Palace’s clash with Fredrikstad is a play-off, Eze will be eligible to represent another side from the league phase of the Champions League, Europa League, or Conference League.

Should he appear for Crystal Palace in the Conference League league phase, though, he would be unable to contest a European tie for another side in the 2025-26 season.