Sources indicate that some people sympathise with Mateta despite the disagreement over his contract. There is a belief that the forward may have received poor advice, although supporters on social media have generally shown him much less understanding. Employment lawyer Libby Payne explained: “A case could be made that the option’s conditions are fundamentally unfair […]
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Jean-Philippe Mateta is involved in a contractual dispute with Crystal Palace over the last year of his deal. However, his effort to have the agreement declared invalid was unsuccessful before an independent Premier League tribunal and Fifa. The French striker agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract after completing a permanent transfer from Mainz in January 2022, […]
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Mateta’s contract dispute marks another dramatic chapter in what has been an eventful spell for the French forward at Crystal Palace. The 29-year-old has earned cult status among the Eagles faithful, partly through his signature celebration of kicking the corner flag as supporters shout “boom”. He also netted the decisive goal in last season’s Conference […]
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Mikel Arteta has reassured supporters that there is no reason to be concerned about his future at Arsenal, saying he hopes to renew his contract and does not consider its remaining duration a problem. The Gunners manager has entered the final year of the agreement he signed in 2024, but he remains calm about when […]
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Mikel Arteta has played down concerns about his Arsenal deal entering its final season, insisting that his focus is on helping the team improve enough to retain the title. The reigning Premier League champions meet Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City in Sunday’s Community Shield in Cardiff and are widely expected to secure consecutive league crowns for […]
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Paul Pogba appears set to depart Monaco as negotiations continue over the potential early termination of his contract. The former World Cup champion moved to the Ligue 1 club last summer after receiving clearance to resume his professional career following a doping ban. Pogba agreed to a two-year contract that was scheduled to remain valid […]
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Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven believes the club’s ambitions are evident after committing his future to Spurs with a new long-term contract. The Dutch international moved from Wolfsburg in 2023, initially signing a six-year contract that was due to run until 2029. Van de Ven had reportedly been assessing his future in north London, […]
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Aberdeen have completed the signing of Belgian attacker Mitchy Ntelo from Swiss club Yverdon-Sport for an undisclosed amount. Manager Stephen Robinson highlighted the forward’s ability to play in several positions as a major reason behind the move. The 25-year-old has agreed to a two-year contract, with Aberdeen holding an option to extend the deal for […]
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Tottenham are negotiating with Atlético Madrid over Cristian Romero’s potential transfer after firmly turning down an approach from Arsenal for the Argentina defender. The club are also expected to secure Micky van de Ven’s future with a new five-year contract. Despite agreeing to a four-year extension at the beginning of last season, Romero has been […]
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Negotiations had stalled before Real submitted an improved proposal on Wednesday, and Vinicius is believed to have welcomed the revised conditions. The winger moved to Real from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018 and agreed to his previous contract renewal three years ago. Real had spent the past 18 months discussing another agreement with his representatives. […]
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