Chelsea transfer news: Maxence Lacroix deal agreed with Crystal Palace
Chelsea Football Club has reached an agreement to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for approximately £60 million. The 26-year-old French international is expected to sign a long-term contract following a medical examination.
Why it matters
This represents a significant transfer move within the Premier League, impacting the competitive landscape of top-tier English football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Maxence Lacroix played three matches for France at the 2026 World Cup
Senior football correspondent Published 24 July 2026, 10:14 BST Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to join Chelsea on a long-term contract after the clubs reached agreement on a deal for the player.
BBC Sport reported on Tuesday that both clubs had held positive talks over a move for the France international, with Palace seeking about £60m for the centre-back.
An agreement has now been reached between the two clubs, with personal terms not believed to be an issue.
Lacroix is expected to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours before signing a long-term contract, understood to run until 2032.
The agreement between the two London clubs has been negotiated at ownership level.
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