Tag: Jean-Philippe Mateta

Palace Star Mateta Hints at Exit After France Call-Up

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta has hinted at leaving Crystal Palace to chase Champions League football and major trophies. The striker has scored 30 league goals in two seasons and helped Palace win the FA Cup in 2025.
Now 28, Mateta earned his first France call-up and told RMC Sport he wants to reach the next level like his international teammates. Aston Villa, Leeds, and Newcastle are interested, with Palace valuing him at £40m. Tottenham and Manchester United were linked in the summer.

United Slammed for Passing on Mateta Over Sesko

Manchester United
October 2025

Manchester United’s misfiring frontline has reignited debate after critics claimed the club should have pursued Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta instead of splashing £73m on Benjamin Sesko. Mateta has four goals in ten games this season, while Sesko has only managed one in seven.
Sam Allardyce blasted United’s recruitment, saying Mateta offers the physicality and consistency the club lacks, contrasting with Sesko’s slow start. With Ruben Amorim under pressure and United sitting 14th, their striking woes have amplified scrutiny on transfer decisions ahead of Sunderland’s visit.

AC Milan Interested in Crystal Palace Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
July 2025

AC Milan have expressed interest in signing Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored 36 goals over the past two seasons and played a pivotal role in Palace’s FA Cup triumph.
Palace value Mateta at around £35m but insist he is not for sale. Milan are the latest in a growing list of admirers for the 27-year-old, who has two years left on his deal.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Eyed by Manchester United as Backup Option

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
April 2025

Manchester United could target Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta if their move for Ipswich’s Liam Delap fails, with Mateta scoring 16 goals this season.
Mateta also impressed for France’s U23s at the Paris Olympics, making him a strong alternative striking option for United’s summer plans.

Man Utd & Forest Join Euro Giants in Race for Mateta

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Summer 2025 Transfer Window

Mateta’s 13-goal season has caught the attention of multiple clubs, with Manchester United and Nottingham Forest joining the race. The French striker has become a consistent performer and is seen as a proven Premier League goal threat.
United and Forest are expected to compete with Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid. Palace will likely field offers amid rising interest, and the forward’s strong form may spark a high-stakes bidding war this summer.

Mateta Channels Cyborg With Protective Headgear After Horror Injury

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
March 2025

Mateta returned to action in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham wearing protective headgear after receiving 25 stitches from a horror head injury sustained against Millwall.
Social media lit up with reactions comparing Mateta’s look to Cyborg from Justice League and even Call of Duty characters, while fans praised his bravery and questioned his cautious play on return.

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