Jean-Philippe Mateta is facing a long-running legal dispute with his former lawyer, with the case now involving claims over the player’s property and allegations of forged documents.
Pierre-Henri Bovis is seeking €540,000 in fees for legal services he provided while Mateta was playing in Germany. The former lawyer’s claim has become the central issue in proceedings that have continued for several years.
The dispute is being heard in the Paris courts and has developed into a complex case, with restrictions placed on assets belonging to the Crystal Palace striker.
The matter is scheduled to reach a decisive hearing in spring 2027, when a final ruling is expected.