Chelsea close to wrapping up £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea FC is finalizing a £52 million transfer for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. The 26-year-old French international is expected to sign a six-year contract following a medical examination.
Why it matters
This high-profile transfer signals a significant defensive reshuffle for Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Chelsea are on the verge of completing a £52 million deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. The 26-year-old French international is set to undergo a medical before signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, while Palace actively seek a replacement ahead of the new campaign.
According to The Athletic , Chelsea are finalising the transfer of Palace centre-back Lacroix in a deal worth around £52 million ($69m). The French defender is scheduled to undergo a medical on Friday before committing to a contract that runs until 2032. Meanwhile, the Eagles have begun searching for his replacement, targeting Augsburg's Chrislain Matsima alongside Trabzonspor's Chibuike Nwaiwu as an alternative option.
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