French international Jean-Philippe Mateta is closer than ever to a move away from Crystal Palace. A new suitor has appeared.
Clearly, Crystal Palace continues to be empty. At a press conference last Friday, manager Oliver Glasner announced his departure from the club at the end of the season. On Tuesday, central defender Marc Guéhi officially joined Manchester City for 23 million euros. Now, it’s Jean-Philippe Mateta’s turn to head towards leaving the London club
After five years spent in the Eagles jersey, 185 matches played, 56 goals scored and two trophies won, the 28-year-old striker has desires elsewhere and is working to change clubs this winter.
According to Fabrizio Romano, journalist specializing in the transfer window, “Jean-Philippe Mateta and his entourage have informed Crystal Palace of their desire to leave the club. » The international tricolor having contact with several European big names.
Aston Villa comes to the news for Mateta
According to information from England, Aston Villa has entered the dance for the striker. The Villans have made a request for information to the London leaders concerning their striker, who will end his contract on June 30, 2027. Unai Emery is actively seeking to strengthen his attack, and would also target Tammy Abraham from Besiktas.
It will nevertheless involve spending nearly 40 million euros to secure the services of Mateta according to The
Athletic. A substantial price which rather cooled the management of Juventus Turin, although very interested. If the Frenchman leaves, Palace would target Aston Villa’s Evann Guessand.
