Sports · 3 February 2026
Crystal Palace seals £48m Strand Larsen deal as Mateta move fails
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Crystal Palace made a bold statement on deadline day, breaking their transfer record to secure Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen in a deal worth up to £48 million. The Norwegian arrives for an initial £43 million, with £5 million tied to performance bonuses. His signing follows the late collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s proposed move to AC Milan after further medical checks raised concerns. Mateta now returns to Oliver Glasner’s squad, setting up an intriguing competition in attack.
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