Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has dropped a hint that he could leave Selhurst Park in the near future.

The French striker’s comments come at a time when his name is being linked not only with clubs in the English Championship but also with teams across Europe.

The striker has made his name for Palace by helping the club win the FA Cup and the Community Shield this year.

Due to his brilliant performances for the Premier League side, Mateta was receive a call from the France national team for whom he is expected to make his debut this month, at the age of 28.

Jean-Philippe Mateta wants Champions League football

However, his rise might be bad news for Palace as it opens up the possibility of him leaving the club and his latest comments have suggested that he has high ambitions and could be open to the opportunity of playing for a club in the Champions League.

Speaking to RMC Sport, said:

“It’s natural, every ambitious player wants to reach that milestone. Especially when you arrive in the national team and around you, there are only players who play in the Champions League, who win the biggest trophies. When you play surrounded by the best...