Jean-Philippe Mateta

Recent reports from August 2026 suggest Crystal Palace expected offers exceeding €23 million (£20m), with Aston Villa having a bid at that level rejected and a fee of around €29 million (£25m) mooted as potentially successful. In July 2026, Palace's valuation was reported at £25m. Earlier, in February 2026, a collapsed move to AC Milan was reportedly agreed for a fee between €30 million and €35 million. Throughout January 2026, when he had more time on his contract, Crystal Palace's asking price was consistently reported to be between €40 million and €46 million. His last completed transfer was from FSV Mainz 05 to Crystal Palace in January 2022 for €11 million.

Our valuation is driven by Jean-Philippe Mateta's expiring contract situation, which concludes in June 2027. This makes the upcoming January window the final opportunity for Crystal Palace to secure a transfer fee. Recent reports from August 2026 indicate a significant price drop from earlier in the year, with a bid of €23 million (£20m) being rejected while a fee around €29 million (£25m) was suggested as potentially acceptable. This contrasts sharply with the €40-46 million valuations reported when he had more time remaining on his deal.