Overview
- Negotiations over a new deal have stalled despite earlier positive contacts, leaving his long‑term future unresolved.
- AC Milan remain interested and could pursue a January move if they offload Santiago Gimenez, with Palace expected to seek a substantial fee after previously valuing Mateta at about €50m.
- Mateta’s contract runs to June 2027 after Palace triggered a one‑year option last December.
- The 28‑year‑old has seven Premier League goals and nine in all competitions this season, and he scored twice after making his senior France debut in October.
- Palace are weighing options that include improved terms, a possible summer sale if talks fail, and succession planning such as monitoring Manchester City prospect Divin Mubama, as Oliver Glasner voices frustration over limited summer investment.