Crystal Palace seal £48m Strand Larsen deal after Mateta’s Milan move collapses

February 2, 2026

TL;DR

Jean-Philippe Mateta returns to Crystal Palace's squad after a proposed move to Milan failed.
A second medical for Mateta at Milan revealed concerns over a knee injury.
Jørgen Strand Larsen has been signed as Crystal Palace's new club record signing.
Crystal Palace also signed Brennan Johnson earlier in the month.
Late bids for Dwight McNeil and other defensive targets were unsuccessful.
Manager Oliver Glasner criticized the club's transfer window approach.
Palace has spent over £90 million this month on transfers.

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