Information reaching Softfootball indicates that Jean-Philippe Mateta and Crystal Palace staff are set to make a crucial decision regarding possible knee surgery after an issue was detected during double medical test sessions with AC Milan. The development was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle.
He stated that:
Jean Philippe Mateta and Crystal Palace staff set to decide soon about knee surgery. Solution been considered ahead of next 6 months with #CPFC and World Cup incoming. Follows knee issues detected during double medical tests sessions with AC Milan.
The striker underwent a second round of medical examinations in London, where concerns over his knee resurfaced. As a result, AC Milan have officially abandoned plans to sign Mateta, opting not to proceed further with the transfer due to medical risks.
Discussions are now ongoing between Mateta and Crystal Palace over the best course of action, with solutions being considered in light of the next six months of the season and the upcoming World Cup. If surgery is approved, Mateta is expected to miss around three to four months of football.
Prior to this; the French forward made his transfer preferences very clear ruling Out a move to the Saudi Pro league earlier in january before agreeing terms with AC Milan.
In other news Crystal Palace have reached an agreement to sign Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a deal that reshapes their attacking plans for the rest of the season
