Chrislain Matsima's transfer to Crystal Palace collapses

Published Jul 29, 01:42 PM UTC

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The proposed transfer of French defender Chrislain Matsima from FC Augsburg to Crystal Palace has fallen through. According to Sky Germany, Augsburg decided to end negotiations with the English Premier League club after failing to agree on final financial details, specifically bonuses and payment structure. Crystal Palace refused to compromise on these terms. Matsima, who was seen as the successor to departing defender Maxence Lacroix, has been informed of the decision and will now join Augsburg's pre-season training camp. The German club does not expect Crystal Palace to make a new offer for the player.

Source report

The proposed transfer of French defender Chrislain Matsima to Crystal Palace has fallen through, according to Sky Germany.

FC Augsburg has decided to end negotiations with the Premier League club, despite all parties believing just two days ago that a final agreement was close. Matsima had been identified as the successor to Maxence Lacroix, who is expected to depart.

Breakdown Over Financial Terms

The discussions ultimately broke down over the final financial details. The two clubs failed to reach an agreement on:

Bonuses
Payment structure

Crystal Palace refused to make any compromises on the terms.

Player's Next Steps

Matsima and his representatives were informed of the decision this Wednesday. The defender will now join Augsburg's pre-season training camp. Internally, the German club no longer expects a new offer from Crystal Palace regarding this transfer.

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Original headline: Chrislain Matsima n’ira finalement pas à Crystal Palace !

Original language: FR

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