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Chelsea show interest in signing Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Chelsea show interest in signing Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Summary

Chelsea are considering a move for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, as reported on June 23. The 26-year-old French center-back is currently at the FIFA World Cup. Crystal Palace is aware of his ambitions to play UEFA Champions League football, which they cannot offer. While the player's contract runs until 2029, the club has set a €40 million price tag but is under no pressure to sell. They would contemplate a deal only after finding a suitable replacement.

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Key Details
  • •Chelsea expressed interest in Maxence Lacroix on June 23.
  • •Lacroix aims to play in the UEFA Champions League.
  • •Crystal Palace set a €40 million price tag for Lacroix.
  • •The defender's contract runs until 2029.
  • •Crystal Palace will consider selling after identifying a replacement.
Latest Updates
  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild
  • 9:49 PMBBC Football — Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild
  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea open talks to sign Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix
  • 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea plot swoop for Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix to anchor Alonso’s defence
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea interested in Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix
What they're saying
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Chelsea have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, according to Fabrizio Romano. He is also open to joining the Stamford Bridge club.The Blues are expected to strengthen at ...

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Chelsea are interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix this summer.Xabi Alonso has identified the France international as an option to upgrade at centre-back, an area that is a prio...

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Chelsea are interested in a move to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix (26), according to a report from The Athletic.It was reported by RMC Sport at the end of May that the Crystal Palace...

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