Jean-Philippe Mateta is reported to be furious with Crystal Palace after a potential January transfer to Juventus collapsed at an advanced stage.
The French striker had been pushing for a move away from Selhurst Park this month amid interest from several clubs in England and across Europe.
Juventus were among the main contenders and are said to have reached a personal agreement with Mateta over a winter switch to Serie A. However, according to TEAMtalk, Palace were unable to strike a deal with the Italian giants, causing the move to fall through and leaving the 28-year-old deeply frustrated with the club’s stance.
Despite the breakdown of talks with Juve, Mateta’s future remains uncertain, as other suitors continue to circle. Aston Villa are named as the latest side to show concrete interest, though Palace are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of £35 million to sanction any sale.
The situation sets up a tense final stretch of the window for all parties.
Palace risk keeping an unsettled player if no agreement is found, while Mateta must decide whether to push harder for an exit or refocus on fighting for his place in South London.
