{"id":3414,"date":"2026-01-21T16:09:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=3414"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:09:28","slug":"juventus-target-mateta-snubs-saudi-only-italy-or-england-will-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=3414","title":{"rendered":"Juventus target Mateta snubs Saudi, only Italy or England will do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Juventus have been handed another boost in the race for Jean-Philippe Mateta after it emerged that only Italy or England will do for him.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speculation linking Juventus and Mateta has been strong in recent weeks as Luciano Spalletti seeks a new forward.<\/p>\n<p>Although Juve had apparently decided against moving for Mateta for financial reasons, there have been interesting developments of late.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday morning, Mateta notified Palace of his intention to leave in the January transfer window, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>And now, Fabrizio Romano has provided another update which benefits Juventus greatly.<\/p>\n<h2>Juventus target Jean-Philippe Mateta rejects Saudi Pro League interest<\/h2>\n<p>Jean-Philippe Mateta is on the radar of numerous clubs, including some in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>However, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Mateta has informed Crystal Palace that he doesn\u2019t want Saudi football.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta has \u201cclear plans\u201d, and they only involve Italy\u2019s Serie A and England\u2019s Premier League, added Romano.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8\u274c More on Jean Philippe Mateta and his plans after exclusive story on request to leave Palace.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta has already informed the club that he does not want to move to Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>Clear plans: Premier League or Serie A. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x19lDLMTFW\">pic.twitter.com\/x19lDLMTFW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2013995905712579056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>There have also been links between AC Milan and Mateta in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Where Juventus go from here in Jean-Philippe Mateta pursuit<\/h2>\n<p>In terms of player sentiment, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Juventus certainly seems like a realistic lead.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s keen on leaving Crystal Palace, wants Champions League football, and has narrowed down his options to Italy and England.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s a completely different matter in terms of the club Juventus want to sign him from.<\/p>\n<p>Palace are holding firm over their valuation of Mateta, which stands at around \u20ac40-50m.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrystal Palace will not let him leave on the cheap,\u201d Kaveh Solhekol recently told Sky Sports UK.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo a club like Juventus, thinking that they can offer a (\u20ac2m) loan fee to get their leading striker, are totally wasting their time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt probably needs to be a \u00a335-40m fee.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Juve have a lot of work to do if they are to sign Mateta, particularly considering Aston Villa are also in the picture.<\/p>\n<p>Their negotiators must come up with some particularly strong terms that will make Palace feel like they\u2019re not being ripped off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footitalia.com\/news\/juventus-target-jean-philippe-mateta-snubs-saudi-move-only-italy-or-england-will-do\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juventus have been handed another boost in the race for Jean-Philippe Mateta after it emerged that only Italy or England will do for him. Speculation linking Juventus and Mateta has been strong in recent weeks as Luciano Spalletti seeks a new forward. 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