— Chelsea Football Club have officially confirmed the signing of France international center-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old French defender arrives at Stamford Bridge after agreeing to terms on a long-term contract running through June 2032. The transfer was finalized following a £52 million ($69 million) deal agreed upon between the two London clubs. Lacroix, who established himself as a dominant presence in the Premier League at Selhurst Park after transferring from VfL Wolfsburg in 2024, joins Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. His impressive domestic form secured him a place in France’s 2026 World Cup squad. @BCMSPORTSUSA #ChelseaFC #MaxenceLacroix #WelbeckToChelsea #CFC #ChelseaTransferNews #KTBFFH
