BBC · Jan 31, 2022
Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta completes permanent move from Mainz
Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored three goals in 14 appearances for Crystal Palace since joining on loan in January 2021Crystal Palace have completed the permanent signing of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta from Mainz 05 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
The 24-year-old French player had initially joined Palace on an 18-month loan deal in January last year.
However, following negotiations with the German side the move has now been made permanent.
Mateta has featured regularly for Palace recently, scoring two goals in his last six games.
In total, former Lyon forward Mateta has scored three goals in 14 appearances since making the initial move to the Eagles last year.