Mateta argues final year of Crystal Palace deal is invalid

Jean-Philippe Mateta is contesting the validity of the last 10 months of his contract with Crystal Palace, which is set to expire in June 2027. The forward's case has been taken to Fifa after an independent tribunal ruled that the contract remains binding. Mateta's claim centers around the optional extension that Palace activated in 2024. If Mateta succeeds, he could potentially become a free agent. He played a key role for Palace, scoring 67 goals since joining from Mainz 05 in 2021. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace suffered a 2-0 defeat to Everton, and issues with player injuries are complicating the start of the season.

• 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mateta claims final year of Palace deal is invalid
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