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Mainz (dpa) - Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05 loses its most important striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the middle of the relegation battle and seems to be able to come to terms with this departure.

«It is a consideration on the part of the club, on my part, on Jean-Philippe's side.

We have come to the decision that it is the best solution for all sides, ”said coach Bo Svensson after the 2-0 draw against VfL Wolfsburg about the 23-year-old Frenchman, who was already doing a medical check at the Premier League club Crystal Palace is and will initially be loaned to the English for a year and a half.

The Rheinhessen are with seven points and 15 goals scored after the first half of the season on a direct relegation zone.

Mateta scored seven hits and thus almost half of the total.

When asked if he would like reinforcements, the head coach from Denmark replied: “I deal with the players I have available.

As I said: We look at the market in all areas.

If something is feasible and makes sense, we will pursue it. "

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