Jean-Philippe Mateta, striker for the French Olympic team, has become one of the most sought-after players in the summer transfer window.
After a remarkable season with Crystal Palace, where he scored 16 goals in 35 Premier League games, 25 of them as a starter, Mateta also shone at the Olympic Games under Thierry Henry, scoring the decisive goal in the quarter-final against Argentina.
With the Olympics coming to an end, Mateta’s prospects on the transfer market are becoming more and more exciting. His outstanding performance has attracted the attention of many European clubs. Recently, Aston Villa and Juventus have shown interest. However, new revelations from the English press are widening the circle of suitors even further.
According to the British daily The Suntwo major European clubs are seriously considering him. Napoli are considering recruiting the Frenchman as an attacking reinforcement, especially if Victor Osimhen were to leave. RB Leipzig, for their part, have reportedly already made an offer in the past and could intensify their efforts soon.
Napoli and Leipzig are competing in the 2024/25 Champions League, making potential offers from both clubs even more attractive to Mateta.
Furthermore, an extension with Crystal Palace remains a viable option. The Eagles, after losing Michael Olise this summer, are ready to offer a significant pay rise to convince Mateta to stay. Discussions are ongoing and could influence the striker’s immediate future.
