AC Milan missed out on signing Jean-Philippe Mateta in January, the French player who failed the medical test due to problems with his right knee. Mateta admitted that this period was difficult for him, but now he focuses on the World Cup with France. The player stated that he does not know what would have happened if he had gone to AC Milan, but now he is happy to be with his national team. Mateta played an important role in the previous season with Crystal Palace, scoring 16 goals and helping the team to achieve safety. The player has a contract that expires in 2027 and could leave Crystal Palace, perhaps even to return to Italy. AC Milan had reached an agreement to sign Mateta in January, but the failure of the medical test made the deal fall through. The player worked hard to recover from his injury and now finds himself behind Mbappé, Dembélé, and Thuram in the list of players for France. Mateta represents a powerful alternative in that position, possesses unique attributes, and finished the previous season with 16 goals. The player hopes to have the opportunity to play in the World Cup and help his team win the trophy. AC Milan needed a player like Mateta to help the team achieve Champions League qualification, but now the player focuses on his career with France. Mateta stated that he does not consider the definition of 'goal poacher' as reductive, considers himself a physically well-built player, capable of playing with his back to goal, attacking space, and scoring goals. The player worked hard to improve his physical condition and now finds himself in good shape. AC Milan could still be interested in signing Mateta in the future, but for now, the player focuses on the World Cup with France.