Chelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m

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Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.

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Maxence Lacroix transfer news: Chelsea complete signing of France defender from Crystal Palace Maxence Lacroix has signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge; the 26-year-old joined Crystal Palace from Wolfsburg in 2024, helping the Eagles win the FA Cup and Conference League Thursday 30 July 2026 11:18, UK Chelsea have completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £51m. The 26-year-old central defender has signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Palace...

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