Crystal Palace reach verbal agreement for Augsburg’s Matsima

The Eagles are looking to strengthen their defence following the expected departure of Maxence Lacroix, whose transfer to Chelsea is reportedly close to completion. 

Palace have identified the 24-year-old Matsima as one of their preferred targets to fill the void.

According to Foot Mercato, the London club has now made significant progress in their pursuit of the French defender, with a verbal agreement said to have been reached between the player and the London club. 

Matsima, a product of the AS Monaco academy, left the French side for Germany in 2024 and has since established himself as an important Bundesliga player. 

Monaco reportedly retain a 15 per cent share of any profit from his future sale.