Mateta fully dedicated to Crystal Palace project as he looks for new contract, confirms Ansser Sadiq

Mateta has not yet signed a new contract and was a target for Aston Villa towards the end of the transfer window.

Reflecting on events, Mateta has told L'Equipe : "I am someone who is realistic. 

“The club didn’t want to sell me, so I move on and I give everything to the team to help us get better results than those we achieved last year."

Asked if the saga could continue into January, he added: "When it is the right time to ask those questions, we’ll ask them."