Chelsea signs defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Chelsea has signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million. The 26-year-old French defender has inked a contract until 2032 after making 55 appearances for Palace, contributing to their UEFA Conference League victory. Lacroix, who represented France in the 2026 World Cup, is Chelsea's third signing of the summer under new manager Xabi Alonso. The club aims to bolster its defense after a disappointing season where they finished 10th in the Premier League without winning a trophy. Chelsea is also pursuing additional signings, including Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
- •Maxence Lacroix signed for £52 million from Crystal Palace.
- •Lacroix’s contract runs until 2032.
- •He helped Palace win the UEFA Conference League.
- •Chelsea has made three signings this summer under Xabi Alonso.
- •The club is in talks for Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea strengthen defence with Maxence Lacroix signing
- 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea secure £52m deal for Crystal Palace standout
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Chelsea sign a France defender for €60m!
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m
- 10:03 AMBBC Sport — Chelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m
"Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.Lacroix is the latest close-season signing for new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after the British record £117 million swoop for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers and a £47 million move for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra.
"Chelsea have completed the signing of France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth around £52 million, with the defender signing a contract until 2032.The 26-year-old arr...
"Chelsea have completed the signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.The 26-year-old has arrived for a reported £52m transfer fee and has signed a contract until t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:50 AMChelsea strengthen defence with Maxence Lacroix signing
Chelsea have completed the signing of France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth around £52 million, with the defender signing a contract until 2032.The 26-year-old arr...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:26 AMChelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.Lacroix is the latest close-season signing for new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after the British record £117 million swoop for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers and a £47 million move for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:12 AM🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea secure £52m deal for Crystal Palace standout
Chelsea have completed the signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.The 26-year-old has arrived for a reported £52m transfer fee and has signed a contract until t...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:11 AM🚨 Chelsea sign a France defender for €60m!
The big leap!It was expected, and now it’s official! This Thursday, Chelsea announced the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.The France international defender is said to have been transf...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:10 AMOfficial | Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea have signed Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix (26), both clubs have announced. The two London-based Premier League sides reportedly agreed to a €60m transfer fee for the France inte...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:03 AMChelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 10:03 AMChelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
- Sky Sports—Chelsea sign Lacroix from Palace
Chelsea have completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £51m.
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