Journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, a player for English club Crystal Palace, will not be joining AC Milan during the current transfer window, despite undergoing a double session of medical examinations today.

Romano explained that the medical evaluation was not sufficient to complete the deal, prompting AC Milan's management to decide not to proceed with the player's signing at the last moment.

The Italian club was considering strengthening its attacking line with a new name during the winter transfer market and had Mateta as one of its options, but negotiations were halted after the final test results.

Thus, the transfer of Mateta to Milan is officially closed, with the player set to return to continue his journey with Crystal Palace in the upcoming period.