Reece James and James Maddison react to Adam Wharton’s Crystal Palace message
Adam Wharton is still basking in Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup triumph, sharing a message with supporters after an unforgettable day at Wembley.
Crystal Palace made history over the weekend after winning their first major trophy, beating Man City 1-0 in the FA Cup final.
Eberechi Eze provided the decisive moment for Palace, scoring the only goal of the match to etch his name into the club’s history.
The occasion wasn’t without drama, though. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett is expecting both Man City and Crystal Palace to be punished following a clash between the backroom staff during the game.
Despite the controversy, celebrations continued in full swing, with Wharton joining his teammates in thanking the fans and sharing the joy of a landmark win for the South London club.
Adam Wharton makes Crystal Palace history amid growing transfer interest
The English midfielder shared a short but powerful message with supporters, posting images from the cup celebrations alongside the caption: “HISTORY.”
His post earned recognition across the Premier League, with Chelsea captain Reece James, Ollie Watkins and James Maddison all liking the message in appreciation of his performance.
Since arriving last year, the 21-year-old has quickly cemented his place as one of Palace’s standout stars, but that form hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Manchester City are currently leading the race for Wharton ahead of the summer window.
However, they’re not the only big name in the hunt. Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Wharton, with fans urging the club to pursue a deal after reports of their interest surfaced.
The FA Cup final gave City’s hierarchy the perfect chance to observe the midfielder up close, and they were likely impressed, with Wharton putting in a composed and commanding display in the heart of the pitch.
| Match statistics | Adam Wharton |
| Minutes played | 87′ |
| Ground duels won | 5 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Clearances | 3 |
| Tackles | 3 |
Crystal Palace confident of keeping Jean-Philippe Mateta despite summer interest
With Oliver Glasner’s side enjoying an impressive campaign, it’s no surprise that several of their key players are now on the radar of top clubs.
But one standout performer looks set to remain at Selhurst Park. Football Insider revealed that Jean-Philippe Mateta is happy at Crystal Palace, despite rumours suggesting he could leave in the summer.
Clubs such as Arsenal, Man United and Atletico Madrid have all expressed an interest in the Frenchman, but after a brilliant year in South London, all signs now point towards Mateta extending his stay and continuing to spearhead the team’s attack under Glasner.