"Mateta is the best striker at the club, and they will not want to lose him easily. However, he is nearing the end of his contract, and Crystal Palace will be under pressure to cash in on him if he refuses to sign an extension with them. He will be a free agent in the summer of 2027. It will be interesting to see if the French International is willing to commit his long-term future to the club."
"If it starts becoming clear that he's not going to sign, they want to maximise the fee they're going to get. So in the summer, I'm sure if he hasn't signed a contract, Palace will be tempted by offers for him. Given his importance to the team, they could well be huge offers, and there are a number of clubs who need a striker and will be willing to pay big money to get one."
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace and was the subject of summer exit interest that the club resisted. Mateta is approaching the end of his contract and will be a free agent in summer 2027, placing pressure on Palace to cash in if he declines an extension. The club could look to sell at the end of this season to maximise any transfer fee if his long-term commitment is unclear. Palace have recently won the FA Cup and Community Shield and need to retain top players to secure regular European qualification; goalkeeper/defender Marc Guehi is also set to leave as a free agent.
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