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Chelsea signs Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for €60 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:31 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Chelsea signs Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for €60 million

Summary

Chelsea is set to finalize a deal for defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. Reports indicate that Chelsea has reached an agreement to pay €60 million for the 26-year-old center-back, who previously played in the Bundesliga. Lacroix will reportedly sign a contract extending to 2032. This transfer follows Chelsea's acquisition of Morgan Rogers for €138 million from Aston Villa. VfL Wolfsburg is expected to receive a sell-on fee of 10 to 15 percent from this transaction, as Lacroix transitioned to the Premier League after his tenure in Germany.

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Key Details

•Chelsea has agreed to pay €60 million for Maxence Lacroix
•Lacroix will sign a contract lasting until 2032
•He previously played in the Bundesliga from 2020 to 2024
•VfL Wolfsburg to receive a sell-on fee between 10-15%
•Morgan Rogers was acquired by Chelsea for €138 million

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7:31 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Reports: ex-Bundesliga club cashes in! Chelsea pay 60m for PL star

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Chelsea appear to be closing in on their next major deal. After Morgan Rogers already arrived from Aston Villa for 138 million euros, the Premier League club now seems set to strike again with a rival...
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