BBC: Crystal Palace is negotiating a contract renewal with Matthat, whether it can participate in the UEFA Cup will affect the player s decision

June 7 According to the BBC, Crystal Palace is negotiating a contract renewal with Mattha. Although no final agreement has been reached, the two parties are close to signing the contract.

The 27-year-old Frenchman performed well at Crystal Palace, who scored 17 goals in all competitions, helped Crystal Palace win the FA Cup, the first major trophy in their history.

Matta initially joined Crystal Palace on loan from Mainz in 2021, and was then officially bought out. He has been rumored to transfer with clubs such as Aston Villa, Manchester United and Marseille.

Currently, Mattha's contract will expire in 2027 as the club has triggered the 12-month extension clause in his contract. However, Crystal Palace is reluctant to let him enter the final year of his contract and hopes to secure his long-term future.

According to the BBC, Crystal Palace may have to wait until the end of the month to determine whether it will be able to participate in the 2025/26 Europa League, which may affect Matteta's decision.

Under UEFA regulations, individuals are prohibited from controlling multiple teams in the same event to avoid conflicts of interest. EagleFootball (a multi-club group owned by John Textor) owns part of the stake in Crystal Palace and also owns a majority stake in Ligue 1 team Lyon, which has also qualified for the Europa League next season.