"Jean-Phillipe Mateta saw his move to AC Milan collapse on deadline day, and now he is strongly considering surgery on his knee issue. Mateta was meant to be Milan's statement winter signing, but everything unravelled over a few hours towards the end of the window. The club sought several opinions from doctors regarding concerns over the Frenchman's medical, and eventually they pulled the plug on the deal worth over €30m."
"Juventus also considered a deadline day move, but they too were put off by the discovery of a worrying knee issue. It is a problem that he has had since November, and the striker 'has been playing with pain for several months'. The 28-year-old will now have 'discussions with a knee specialist' before deciding whether to go under the knife. He still holds dreams of being in France's World Cup squad this summer, which an operation and a few months out could complicate."
Jean-Philippe Mateta's proposed move to AC Milan collapsed on deadline day after Milan withdrew due to concerns raised by multiple medical opinions about his knee. The deal was valued at over €30m. Medical records had been sent to Italy before final negotiations. Juventus also considered signing him but were deterred by the same knee problem, which dates back to November. Mateta has been playing through pain for months and is considering knee surgery after consultations. He still hopes to make France's World Cup squad, and his return to Crystal Palace may be complicated by new arrivals.
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