Jean-Philippe Mateta is being linked with a move from Crystal Palace to AC Milan, with the transfer currently rated at a 61% probability according to data from Transfermarkt.
The 28-year-old centre-forward, valued at €40.00m, is attracting interest from the Serie A side as they assess striking options for upcoming windows. While no formal agreement has been reported and no contract details have been disclosed, the level of probability attached to the rumour has sharpened focus on Mateta’s future at Selhurst Park.
Mateta, born in Sevran on 28 June 1997, has developed into one of Palace’s most valuable assets, with his market value rising sharply in recent years. Having once been listed at €5m in late 2021, his valuation has progressively climbed, reaching €35m in October 2025 before hitting €40m in December 2025. That trajectory underlines why Palace would likely demand a substantial fee if Milan’s interest turns into a formal bid.
The France/DR Congo dual-national has led the line as a right-footed centre-forward for Palace since first arriving on loan from Mainz 05 in the 2020–21 season, before making the move permanent in January 2022. Prior to his Premier League spell, he built his reputation in Germany with Mainz, and in France with Olympique Lyon and Le Havre, after coming through the ranks at LB Châteauroux.
Transfermarkt’s records list no contract expiry date for Mateta at Crystal Palace, leaving open the possibility that his contractual situation could become a factor in negotiations, or even raise the prospect of him moving closer to free-agent status in the future if no extension is in place.
With AC Milan seeking to refresh their attacking options and Mateta entering what should be the prime years of his career, a successful move to San Siro could redefine his standing in European football and offer a new platform to enhance both his reputation and potential.
