Chelsea signs French defender Maxence Lacroix for €60 million

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• [● 5 SOURCES] Lacroix was part of Crystal Palace's UEFA Conference League, FA Cup and Community Shield wins. nnn.ng · www.antaranews.com · www.alfredopedulla.com · punchng.com · www.naijanews.com
• [DISPUTED] Lacroix made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace over two seasons. nnn.ng · www.antaranews.com · punchng.com · www.naijanews.com · magazynpilkarski.pl
• [● 7 SOURCES] Chelsea signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million. punchng.com · nnn.ng · www.alfredopedulla.com · www.football365.com · www.naijanews.com · +2 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] Lacroix signed a contract with Chelsea that runs until 2032. thechronicle.com.gh · nnn.ng · www.antaranews.com · punchng.com · www.naijanews.com · +2 more
• [● 2 SOURCES] Lacroix is Chelsea’s third summer signing under manager Xabi Alonso. punchng.com · www.football365.com
• [● 5 SOURCES] Maxence Lacroix is a 26‑year‑old French centre‑back. nnn.ng · www.antaranews.com · punchng.com · magazynpilkarski.pl · www.naijanews.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] Lacroix earned seven caps for France and played three matches at the 2026 World Cup, where France finished fourth. punchng.com · www.naijanews.com · www.ertsports.gr
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Lacroix becomes the oldest player signed by Chelsea under the current ownership group. punchng.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Chelsea are also pursuing Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck as additional signings. www.football365.com · magazynpilkarski.pl
• [● 2 SOURCES] Chelsea is pursuing further signings of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. magazynpilkarski.pl · www.football365.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager for the 2026/27 season. magazynpilkarski.pl · punchng.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Chelsea are also pursuing experienced midfield signings, including Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. magazynpilkarski.pl · www.football365.com