Considered one of the offensive targets of AS Saint-Etienne during this winter transfer window, Jean-Philippe Mateta received a strong tribute from Patrick Vieira.
In a press conference, after Crystal Palace’s defeat against Liverpool on Sunday (1-3, 23rd day of the Premier League), the French coach of the Eagles hailed the performance of the 24-year-old striker as a way for the former Blues midfielder to retain the former Olympique Lyonnais player. “He works hard and well. The action where he offers the decisive pass to Odsonne Edouard illustrates his game well. He is a player who plays for the collective. I am very happy with his current performance. The more he plays, the better he feels physically. This is a very good thing for us. »
Loaned by Mainz since January 2021 to the formation based in Selhurst Park, Jean-Philippe Mateta is under contract until June 2023 with the German club. Since the start of the 2021-2022 season, the native of Sevran has taken part in nine games and scored two goals.