€25m Player Swap Moves Forward as Palace Target Jonathan David
Crystal Palace and Juventus have opened discussions over a direct player swap featuring Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jonathan David. The Premier League side cut their asking price for Mateta to €25m, which matches the exact valuation Juventus placed on David.
Canadian international Jonathan David plays as a striker and currently represents Juventus.
Crystal Palace
clubDavid scored eight goals in 44 appearances with Juventus in his first season in Turin.
Mateta has refused to sign a contract extension beyond 2027.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
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Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti wants a physical focal point up front, which has left David outside his plans for the new campaign. Spalletti favors a traditional target man to lead his frontline, making Mateta an appealing option for the Italian side. The deal would give Palace a proven attacker capable of operating across the front line while handing Juventus a central focal point.
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Juventus brought in Randal Kolo Muani, but recent critical comments from Spalletti regarding Kolo Muani have pushed the club to seek more firepower. Dusan Vlahovic left Turin at the end of his contract in June, while Lois Openda moved to Lyon on loan. Juventus have also kept tabs on Alexander Sorloth and Joshua Zirkzee as alternative options to rebuild their central attacking corps.
Valuation Alignment Between London and Turin Enables Direct Swap
Palace lowered Mateta’s valuation from €35m to €25m following his decision on his contract length. Juventus put the exact same €25m price tag on David, creating a balanced setup where both clubs can exchange players without spending extra funds.
| Player | Club | Valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace | €25m |
| Jonathan David | Juventus | €25m |
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