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Chrislain Matsima Transfer from FC Augsburg to Crystal Palace
Sky Germany reports that FC Augsbourg have decided to end negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding Chrislain Matsima. Two days ago, all parties believed they were close to a final agreement. The discussions failed over final financial details, with the two clubs unable to agree on bonuses and the payment structure, and Crystal Palace refusing to make any compromises. Matsima and his entourage were informed of the decision on Wednesday, and the player will now rejoin Augsbourg's pre-season training camp. Internally, the German club does not expect a renewed attempt from Crystal Palace for Matsima.
Sky Germany reports that FC Augsbourg have decided to end negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding Chrislain Matsima. Two days ago, all parties believed they were close to a final agreement. The discussions failed over final financial details, with the two clubs unable to agree on bonuses and the payment structure, and Crystal Palace refusing to make any compromises. Matsima and his entourage were informed of the decision on Wednesday, and the player will now rejoin Augsbourg's pre-season training camp. Internally, the German club does not expect a renewed attempt from Crystal Palace for Matsima.
According to SkySportDE, new negotiations took place today between Crystal Palace and FC Augsburg for Chrislain Matsima and the talks are advanced. The clubs are discussing the final details, including payment structure and bonuses, with the total package expected to exceed €30 million. Matsima is still in Augsburg and has not yet been given permission to travel for his medical. The final approval from both clubs is pending but could arrive soon.
According to SkySportDE, new negotiations took place today between Crystal Palace and FC Augsburg for Chrislain Matsima and the talks are advanced. The clubs are discussing the final details, including payment structure and bonuses, with the total package expected to exceed €30 million. Matsima is still in Augsburg and has not yet been given permission to travel for his medical. The final approval from both clubs is pending but could arrive soon.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Augsburg judged Crystal Palace's offer of 25 million euros for Chrislain Matsima to be insufficient. Augsburg is demanding a sum higher than 26 million euros, as the club wants to achieve the biggest sale in its history. This would surpass the record 26 million euros from the transfer of Abdul Rahman Baba to Chelsea in 2015. Chrislain Matsima's annual salary in Germany is 2,260,000 euros.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Augsburg judged Crystal Palace's offer of 25 million euros for Chrislain Matsima to be insufficient. Augsburg is demanding a sum higher than 26 million euros, as the club wants to achieve the biggest sale in its history. This would surpass the record 26 million euros from the transfer of Abdul Rahman Baba to Chelsea in 2015. Chrislain Matsima's annual salary in Germany is 2,260,000 euros.
According to Florian Plettenberg, FC Augsburg have rejected a formal, written offer of €25 million from Crystal Palace for Chrislain Matsima. The two clubs have different valuations.
According to Florian Plettenberg, FC Augsburg have rejected a formal, written offer of €25 million from Crystal Palace for Chrislain Matsima. The two clubs have different valuations.
FC Augsburg has received a €25 million bid from Crystal Palace for Chrislain Matsima. According to SkySportDE, Matsima has reached a full agreement with Crystal Palace. Matsima wants the move to Crystal Palace and is hoping the clubs can reach an agreement.
FC Augsburg has received a €25 million bid from Crystal Palace for Chrislain Matsima. According to SkySportDE, Matsima has reached a full agreement with Crystal Palace. Matsima wants the move to Crystal Palace and is hoping the clubs can reach an agreement.
Sky reports that FC Augsburg has immediately rejected a 20 million euro offer from Crystal Palace for Chrislain Matsima. Augsburg expects an improved offer during the day. There is already an agreement between Chrislain Matsima and Crystal Palace, but for the transfer to happen, an agreement between the clubs is still required. At Palace, Matsima would be planned as a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who is close to transferring to Chelsea.
Sky reports that FC Augsburg has immediately rejected a 20 million euro offer from Crystal Palace for Chrislain Matsima. Augsburg expects an improved offer during the day. There is already an agreement between Chrislain Matsima and Crystal Palace, but for the transfer to happen, an agreement between the clubs is still required. At Palace, Matsima would be planned as a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who is close to transferring to Chelsea.
According to FT information, a verbal agreement has been reached between Chrislain Matsima and Crystal Palace. The talks between Crystal Palace and FC Augsburg are progressing rapidly.
According to FT information, a verbal agreement has been reached between Chrislain Matsima and Crystal Palace. The talks between Crystal Palace and FC Augsburg are progressing rapidly.
It is reported that Crystal Palace has targeted Chrislain Matsima, a 24-year-old French defender who was trained at AS Monaco and is currently playing for Augsburg. He is under contract until June 2030. The specialized site Transfermarkt estimates Chrislain Matsima's market value at about 23 million euros. AS Monaco included a 15% sell-on clause on the capital gain when the player departed.
It is reported that Crystal Palace has targeted Chrislain Matsima, a 24-year-old French defender who was trained at AS Monaco and is currently playing for Augsburg. He is under contract until June 2030. The specialized site Transfermarkt estimates Chrislain Matsima's market value at about 23 million euros. AS Monaco included a 15% sell-on clause on the capital gain when the player departed.
Crystal Palace has shown interest in Chrislain Matsima, a 24-year-old central defender from FC Augsburg. Matsima is reportedly considered a potential successor to 26-year-old Maxence Lacroix, a World Cup participant, should Lacroix leave this summer. Matsima's contract with FC Augsburg runs until 2030 and does not include a release clause, which could allow the club to hope for a multi-million transfer fee. The French U23 international, who holds both French and Congolese citizenship, joined Augsburg from AS Monaco in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €5 million. In October 2025, it was reported that Augsburg would seek a club-record €30 million for the player. According to Transfermarkt, his current valuation is €22 million. FC Bayern München has also been recently linked with Matsima.
Crystal Palace has shown interest in Chrislain Matsima, a 24-year-old central defender from FC Augsburg. Matsima is reportedly considered a potential successor to 26-year-old Maxence Lacroix, a World Cup participant, should Lacroix leave this summer. Matsima's contract with FC Augsburg runs until 2030 and does not include a release clause, which could allow the club to hope for a multi-million transfer fee. The French U23 international, who holds both French and Congolese citizenship, joined Augsburg from AS Monaco in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €5 million. In October 2025, it was reported that Augsburg would seek a club-record €30 million for the player. According to Transfermarkt, his current valuation is €22 million. FC Bayern München has also been recently linked with Matsima.
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