Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move to Juventus, with data-based speculation putting the probability of a transfer at 44%.
The 28-year-old centre-forward, currently valued at €40.00m, is attracting interest from the Serie A giants according to Transfermarkt’s rumour listings, which suggest Juventus are weighing up a move from Crystal Palace as they look to strengthen their attack. The move remains at the rumour stage, with no agreement or contract details disclosed.
Mateta’s contractual situation at Selhurst Park is not clearly documented in the available data, meaning the possibility of him moving on as a free agent at some point cannot be ruled out, further fuelling speculation over his future. For now, though, he remains a Palace player in the Premier League while Juventus monitor developments from Italy’s top flight.
The French-born forward, who holds nationality for both France and DR Congo, has rebuilt his reputation in south London after an up-and-down spell in Germany. Having joined Palace permanently from 1.FSV Mainz 05 after an initial loan, his market value has risen sharply in recent seasons, climbing from around €7m–€10m territory to its current €40.00m mark as of December 2025.
Mateta has previously featured in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 with Olympique Lyon and Le Havre AC and in the Bundesliga with Mainz, giving him experience across three of Europe’s major leagues. Standing at 1.92m and operating primarily as a centre-forward, he offers the kind of physical presence and penalty-box profile Juventus have often favoured.
Born on 28 June 1997 in Sevran, he has followed a steady pathway from LB Châteauroux’s youth and reserve sides through to top-flight football. Should a move to Turin eventually materialise, it would mark the latest step in a career that has steadily climbed the European ladder and could further enhance his standing on both the Premier League and Serie A stages.
