“Matetta?” I only talk about AC Milan players, out of respect for those of other clubs”declared Massimiliano Allegri at a press conference today. The AC Milan coach will therefore never speak about Jean-Philippe Mateta, since the French striker was definitively failed at the medical examination. As revealed by Sky Italiathe additional examinations requested by the Rossoneri after doubts about the condition of the player’s knee were not conclusive.
As a result, the transfer of Jean-Philippe Mateta, valued at €30 million, is canceled. AC Milan will not recruit the Frenchman from Crystal Palace, who had nevertheless given priority to the Lombard club. Because he had a choice, since an agreement had also been reached with Nottingham Forest a few days earlier. Enticed by the idea of joining a prestigious club, which could qualify for the next Champions League, Mateta preferred to reject Nottingham, who are fighting to maintain their position.
Juve to relaunch the file?
However, nothing is completely lost for Mateta, aged 28. Indeed, seeing the situation getting bogged down, Juventus Turin inserted itself into the file. But the Old Lady will surely negotiate downwards given what happened with AC Milan. This puts Crystal Palace in a strange position, as the London club were working to replace their striker, targeting Wolverhampton’s Strand Larsen.
This new development a few hours before the closing of the winter transfer window does not help many people. Apart from Juventus possibly, who are actively looking for a scorer. Who will not be Randal Kolo Muani, since Tottenham will not break the player’s loan after PSG.
