The transfer to AC Milan failed at the medical visit! The Italian club have thoroughly checked out the Premier League star

The France international was not included in Crystal Palace's squad for the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the weekend due to the expected transfer. However, the medical examinations did not go according to the expectations of the Italian club.

The transfer of Jean-Philippe Mateta to AC Milan failed due to medical reasons

“AC Milan requested further tests on his knee and these did not provide the necessary guarantees to complete the transfer. Therefore, it will not go through.” a source told the AFP agency, according to sport.aktuality.sk. The Serie A transfer window has come to an end, and at least until the summer the transfer cannot be completed.

Jean-Phillipe Mateta made his senior debut at Olympique Lyon in 2016. A year later he was loaned to Le Havre for a season. in 2018 OL sold him to Mainz. The Germans paid 8 million euros for his services.

In 2021, he was loaned to Crystal Palace, and at the end of the loan, in 2022, he was acquired by the Londoners for the sum of 11 million euros.

Jean-Phillipe Mateta played 186 games for Crystal Palace in all competitions, scoring 56 goals and providing 13 assists. He was a key part of the team that won the FA Cup last season. Mateta also won with Crystal Palace and the English Super Cup. Jean-Philipe Mateta, following good performances, also got the first selections in the French national team. He marked 3 matches and scored two goals for the Hexagon national team. It is quoted by specialized websites at 40 million euros.

• For those from Crystal Palace, there is a match against Brighton, scheduled for February 8, from 16:00.