Chelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m
Summary
Chelsea has signed Maxence Lacroix, a 26-year-old French defender, from Crystal Palace for £52 million. Lacroix has a contract with Chelsea until 2032 and will be part of the team for the upcoming season under new coach Xabi Alonso.Key Facts
- Maxence Lacroix played for Crystal Palace after joining from Wolfsburg in 2024 for £15.5 million.
- He helped Palace win the UEFA Conference League, the club's first major European trophy.
- Lacroix played for France in the 2026 World Cup, appearing in three matches including the third-place game.
- Chelsea is preparing for its first season with Xabi Alonso as head coach.
- The club has signed three players this summer, including Lacroix, Morgan Rogers, and Marco Palestra.
- Chelsea is also negotiating to sign other players, including Brighton’s Danny Welbeck and Brentford’s Jordan Henderson.
- Lacroix is the oldest player signed under Chelsea’s current ownership group.
- Chelsea aims to add experienced players to a mainly young squad after finishing 10th in the Premier League last season.
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