Transfers: Lacroix Completes Switch to Chelsea
The France centre-back has signed a six-year contract as Chelsea continue a summer rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso.
- On Thursday, Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £51 million , with the 26-year-old agreeing to a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
- New manager Xabi Alonso prioritized experienced defensive additions after Chelsea's disastrous 10th-place finish last season, shifting recruitment away from young prospects toward immediate title contenders.
- Lacroix arrives with a proven Premier League pedigree after making 55 appearances last season while helping Crystal Palace win the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup in 2025.
- This marks Chelsea's sixth major summer signing, following the £117 million acquisition of Morgan Rogers and a £47 million move for Marco Palestra, with pursuits of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck ongoing.
- "When I spoke with the manager, I saw that we have the same direction and desire for this club," Lacroix told club media, expressing ambition to lift trophies alongside the club's winning tradition.
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Transfer: Three players to leave Chelsea as Lacroix arrives
Chelsea have completed the signing of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Lacroix’s arrival takes the Blues’ spending to beyond £250 million this summer. However, Chelsea are expected to move on a number of defenders in this window, including Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi. The deal for Lacroix is worth £51 million and he […] Transfer: Three players to leave Chelsea as Lacroix arrives
Moving on to the transfer market, Chelsea announced on Thursday the hiring of a World Cup player. The English club officialised the arrival of the backman Maxence Lacroix, who was at Crystal Palace and played the last World Cup player for France. The Blues disbursed £52 million (about R$356 million, in the current quote). The 26-year-old defender signed a contract with the Blues until 2032, becoming another reinforcement for the 2026/27 season. …
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