Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChelsea have officially signed French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million, with the player committing to a long-term contract until 2032. The 26-year-old centre-back is highly regarded after making 55 appearances for Palace last season and contributing to their Uefa Conference League triumph. Lacroix's career began at Sochaux's academy, followed by a move to VfL Wolfsburg in 2020, before joining Crystal Palace in 2024 for £18 million, and he also featured in three matches for France in this summer's World Cup. The club has been active in the transfer market, also securing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, making him the most expensive British player in history. New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is further looking to bolster his squad with experienced players, as Danny Welbeck from Brighton and Jordan Henderson, following his Brentford contract termination, are both on the verge of joining the club. In fullChelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52 million dealMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Maxence Lacroix completes big-money move to Chelsea
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChelsea have officially signed French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million, with the player committing to a long-term contract until 2032. The 26-year-old centre-back is highly regarded after making 55 appearances for Palace last season and contributing to their Uefa Conference League triumph. Lacroix's career began at Sochaux's academy, followed by a move to VfL Wolfsburg in 2020, before joining Crystal Palace in 2024 for £18 million, and he also featured in three matches for France in this summer's World Cup. The club has been active in the transfer market, also securing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, making him the most expensive British player in history. New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is further looking to bolster his squad with experienced players, as Danny Welbeck from Brighton and Jordan Henderson, following his Brentford contract termination, are both on the verge of joining the club. In fullChelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52 million dealMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
