Chelsea's Xabi Alonso praises new signing Maxence Lacroix's mentality
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso highlighted new signing Maxence Lacroix's 'winner's mentality' during a press conference on July 31, 2026. Lacroix joined the club from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million, signing a six-year contract. Alonso emphasized Lacroix's strong personality and leadership skills, which he believes will enhance Chelsea's defensive line as they aim to improve upon their 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season. Lacroix expressed pride in joining Chelsea, sharing a vision for success with Alonso. This signing is part of multiple close-season acquisitions by Chelsea to strengthen the squad ahead of the new campaign.
- •Maxence Lacroix signed with Chelsea from Crystal Palace for £52 million.
- •Lacroix has a six-year contract and joins pre-season preparations.
- •Alonso praises Lacroix's maturity, defensive ability, and leadership.
- •The signing follows other key transfers for Chelsea this summer.
- •Lacroix won multiple trophies during his time at Crystal Palace.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — “He loves to defend” — Alonso says Lacroix’s leadership will have a “big, direct impact” at Chelsea
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'
"Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their defensive line, hailing his "strong personality".He has a winner's mentality, and he loves to defend, and that's something I like as well."
"Xabi Alonso has backed Maxence Lacroix to become a leader at Chelsea, following his £52m arrival from Crystal Palace.Lacroix hascompleted his move to Chelsea with the defender signing a long-term con...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:45 AM“He loves to defend” — Alonso says Lacroix’s leadership will have a “big, direct impact” at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso has backed Maxence Lacroix to become a leader at Chelsea, following his £52m arrival from Crystal Palace.Lacroix hascompleted his move to Chelsea with the defender signing a long-term con...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:15 AMAlonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their defensive line, hailing his "strong personality".He has a winner's mentality, and he loves to defend, and that's something I like as well."
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