Chelsea reach agreement to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea have secured a deal with Crystal Palace to sign defender Maxence Lacroix. The French centre-back is set to join after two standout seasons at Palace, where he played a key role under Oliver Glasner. Lacroix is expected to sign a long-term contract and bring his defensive consistency and tactical versatility to Stamford Bridge. The move follows negotiations at the ownership level between the two London clubs.
Match highlights
- Chelsea and Crystal Palace have agreed on a transfer for Maxence Lacroix, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
- Lacroix is set to undergo a medical before finalizing his move and is expected to sign a contract running until 2032.
- The defender joined Palace from Wolfsburg in August 2024 and quickly became a key player.
- He helped Palace win the UEFA Conference League and earned a spot in France’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.
- During the 2025-26 Premier League season, Lacroix was the only player to record at least 50 tackles, 200 duels won, and 250 clearances.
