According to an analysis written by The Athletic, French forward
Matta (name)
The future of the team is in the spotlight. Ideally, Mateta should have been included in France's squad for Euro 2024, but that ultimately didn't happen. However.
French national Olympic team
Henry, the team's head coach, recruited him as an overage player to the National Olympic team, who have now reached the Olympic final and will face Spain.
In the current campaign, Mata has been in fine form and has scored four goals, two short of the top scorer, Morocco's Soufiane Lassimi. He is expected to return to Crystal Palace next Wednesday and is expected to make his debut in the first round of the new Premier League season. Crystal Palace manager Glasner has high hopes for him, despite the fact that the team has lost key player Ollis, which certainly increases the challenge for Mattera.
Mateta and Ollis have also shone in the French national team, continuing their taciturn partnership from last season at Crystal Palace. The departure of Ollis has made things more difficult for Mata. Mata's contract with Crystal Palace expires in 2026 and talks have been ongoing for some time but no agreement has been reached yet. Despite being in good form and receiving attention from foreign teams, Mata is not in a favorable position in the negotiations. However, a new contract would be a reward for his excellent performance last season. Considering Crystal Palace's current lack of other options, it's hard to see them dumping Mata.
With Giroud's retirement from the national team, Matta is expected to secure a place in the French national team. Given his impressive performance in the Olympics, he gained widespread support and people realized his talent. Having found form and shown consistency at Crystal Palace, Mata is a player who can lead the team's renaissance and potentially will win Olympic gold. Fans expect him to continue to shine in the coming games.
