Chelsea has signed defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million.

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What we can confirm

Multiple reputable sports outlets and Chelsea’s official communications report that Chelsea have completed the signing of France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, with the transfer fee consistently described as around or exactly £52 million and the move formally announced by the club.

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Checked August 1, 2026