Jean-Philippe Mateta

In February 2026, reports suggested Manchester United discussed a potential summer move for under €35 million. In the same month, a transfer to AC Milan was reportedly agreed for a fee between €30 million and €35 million before being cancelled due to a failed medical. Throughout January 2026, Crystal Palace reportedly demanded around €40 million, rejecting bids from Juventus near €33 million and from Nottingham Forest at €40 million. In late 2025, Palace's asking price was consistently cited as £40 million (approx. €47 million) amid interest from multiple Premier League clubs. In summer 2025, reports mentioned Palace demanding €50-60 million. The player's last completed transfer was from Mainz to Crystal Palace in January 2022 for €11 million.

Our valuation for Jean-Philippe Mateta is anchored by the extensive transfer negotiations in early 2026. While Crystal Palace consistently demanded €40-47 million, the most concrete figure comes from the collapsed AC Milan deal, reportedly agreed between €30-35 million. The subsequent failed medical and his contract situation, with 18 months remaining and extension talks stalled, exert significant downward pressure, bringing our estimate toward the lower end of the recent bidding range.