Moretto admits that Mateta to Milan is unlikely to happen this summer: "Time is over"

"In my opinion, Jean-Philippe Mateta's time at AC Milan is over: in the sense that they tried to sign him in January, but internal evaluations were made due to his physical condition. I don't see him becoming a strong name in AC Milan's attack again next summer."

"With Milan needing a striker, they made a last-ditch effort to sign Mateta and it seemed they were going to land the Frenchman. After days of will they or won't they, though, the Rossoneri opted against the deal, citing physical issues in the medical."

"Since then, the striker has spent a little bit of time out and now has returned to Crystal Palace's squad. Indeed, he is back scoring and the Diavolo appear to have seen enough to go again for the summer mercato."

"Whoever is behind it is likely to be disappointed. Indeed, transfer specialist Matteo Moretto has reported that nothing is going on and it will be difficult to sign him in a few months, MilanNews relays."

AC Milan appeared close to signing Jean-Philippe Mateta in January but chose not to complete the move due to physical issues identified during medical checks. Milan still needed a striker and made a late attempt to secure the French forward, yet the deal was rejected after internal evaluations. Mateta later returned to Crystal Palace’s squad and began scoring again. Milan may consider another attempt for the summer transfer window, potentially driven by specific individuals rather than a club-wide plan. Transfer specialist Matteo Moretto reported that no progress is being made and that signing Mateta in the coming months will be difficult. He stated that Mateta’s time at AC Milan is effectively over, with doubts about him becoming a strong attacking option next summer.

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