Crystal Palace are in talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over signing a brand new contract.
A full settlement remains to be to be reached however it’s understood a deal is now shut.
The 27-year-old was a standout performer in Oliver Glasner’s aspect final season, scoring 17 objectives in all competitions as Palace received the FA Cup – their first main trophy.
The Frenchman, who joined from Mainz initially on mortgage in 2021, has been linked with a transfer away from Selhurst Park, with Aston Villa, Manchester United and Marseille among the many golf equipment credited with an curiosity.
His present deal runs out in 2027 after the Eagles triggered a 12-month extension on his contract.
Nonetheless, Palace are reluctant to permit Mateta to enter the ultimate yr of his deal and wish to safe his long-term future.
BBC Sport reported earlier that Glasner’s aspect may have to attend till the tip of the month to search out out if they’re able to play within the 2025-26 Europa League, which can play a think about Mateta’s determination.
Uefa guidelines forbid people from having management of a couple of membership in the identical competitors to keep away from conflicts of curiosity.
Eagle Soccer – the multi-club group owned by John Textor which features a minority shareholding in Palace – owns a majority stake in Ligue 1 aspect Lyon, who’ve additionally certified for subsequent season’s competitors.
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