AC Milan maintains interest in Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
AC Milan continues to pursue Jean-Philippe Mateta, despite a prior knee issue derailing a move in January. The French forward had expressed a desire to leave Crystal Palace, and although he faced medical complications, he finished the season strongly, scoring in the UEFA Europa Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. With speculation about his departure resurfacing, Mateta could move to either a Premier League rival or Serie A. Additionally, AC Milan might be managed by former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner soon, which could further influence Mateta's potential move.
- •Mateta's January move to AC Milan was halted by a knee injury.
- •He scored the winner in the UEFA Europa Conference League final.
- •Mateta aims to leave Crystal Palace this summer.
- •AC Milan could soon be managed by Oliver Glasner.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — AC Milan retain interest in Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta
"A knee problem foiled Jean-Philippe Mateta’s (28) move to AC Milan back in January, but the Serie A side have retained their interest in the Crystal Palace forward, as per a report from L’Équipe...
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