In one of the most dramatic twists of the transfer window, **Marc Guehi’s highly anticipated move to Liverpool collapsed at the final hurdle** — but not before a leaked farewell video for the Crystal Palace captain surfaced online, leaving fans stunned and emotional.
## A Deal That Fell Apart
Guehi was set to complete a £35 million transfer to Anfield on deadline day. He had reportedly passed his medical, with Liverpool even submitting a **deal sheet to the Premier League** to buy extra time to finalize the transfer.
But chaos struck. Palace’s chosen replacement, **Igor Julio**, opted to sign for West Ham instead, leaving the Eagles unable to sanction their captain’s departure. With the deal collapsing in the final hours, Guehi was forced to return to Selhurst Park despite being on the verge of becoming a Liverpool player.
## The Leaked Farewell Video
Just when Palace supporters thought the saga had ended, social media erupted. A **three-minute farewell video**, produced by the club in anticipation of Guehi’s departure, was leaked online.
The video, shot with cinematic black-and-white sequences, begins with clips of Guehi’s earliest days at Palace in 2021 before transitioning into a moving montage:
* His **first goal** for the club.
* His **first game as captain** and the heartfelt post-match interview that followed.
* The emotional moment he discovered he’d received his **first England call-up**.
* Interactions with teammates, including his close bond with **Eberechi Eze**.
* Highlights of his strongest defensive displays.
* A stunning goal against Aston Villa, which now appears destined to be remembered as his “almost farewell” strike.
The video culminates in Guehi reflecting on his Palace journey over footage of the club’s **historic FA Cup triumph**, his voice carrying over the images:
> *“I’m a south London boy. Grew up in south London. Captained the club from a young age. They’ve been fantastic for me and my family. Definitely a pleasure to play for this football club.”*
It ends with the words *“Thank You Skip”* fading across the screen, cementing what was clearly intended to be a heartfelt goodbye.
## Reactions and What Comes Next
Fans have praised the video — and Guehi himself — for the professionalism and dignity shown throughout the saga. At a time when high-profile players like **Alexander Isak** and **Yoane Wissa** forced exits with bombshell statements, Guehi’s calm and loyal approach has earned him widespread respect.
Still, questions linger. Guehi has just one year left on his Palace contract. Unless he signs an extension, he will be free to negotiate with clubs outside England as early as **January 2026**, potentially leaving Palace with nothing.
For now, Palace fans will breathe a sigh of relief that their captain remains, but the leaked farewell video has left an unmistakable aftertaste: Guehi’s time in South London may be nearing its natural end, even if his Liverpool dream must wait.
