You are here: Home > News > Mateta seals perm deal
May 29 2026 7.45pm

Mateta seals perm deal

January 31 2022

Jean-Philippe Mateta

Jean-Philippe Mateta

Crystal Palace have confirmed the permanent signing of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta from German club Mainz 05.

The 24-year-old Frenchman, originally signed on a loan deal a year ago, has made the move long term by signing a four and a half year deal.

He told cpfc.co.uk: “I’m happy. I want to say thank you to the gaffer [Patrick Vieira], he trusted in me. And [thank you to] Dougie [Freedman], the Chairman [Steve Parish] and the team and the fans also, and my family.”

Chairman Steve Parish added: “We are delighted to secure the long-term future of Jean-Philippe. Coming to a new country, a new team and a new league is not easy and JP worked incredibly hard to get and then take his opportunities.

“He really has shown the aptitude, attitude and dedication we look for along with his natural footballing ability. I’m looking forward to seeing much more of him in a Palace shirt.”

Latest Headlines

Palace Talk Forum Latest

Thanks, Vangelis Marinakis
at 7.33pm by mtp1958

Glasner is a Glazier....Our best manager ever ?
at 7.25pm by Mystic Smeg

Guessand
at 7.22pm by eritheagle

Next manager poll
at 7.03pm by doombear

Larson pino johnson Nketiah will they come good?
at 6.49pm by MrRobbo

Crystal Palace vs. Rayo Vallecano match thread
at 6.47pm by doombear

VAR - we wuz robbed after all
at 5.57pm by RubinsCube

Parish/Glasner
at 5.49pm by PatrickA

Dear Brighton, been there done that
at 4.03pm by Part Time James

Mateta to AC Milan?
at 3.58pm by Linford

You are here: Home > News > Mateta seals perm deal