# Chelsea Sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13565648/maxence-lacroix-transfer-news-chelsea-agree-deal-to-sign-france-defender-from-crystal-palace
- Language: en
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Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old defender has made 98 appearances for Palace and has given permission to finalise the transfer.

## Key takeaways

- Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix.
- The 26-year-old defender has made 98 appearances for Palace and has given permission to finalise the transfer.
- Palace were seeking around £55m in negotiations for Lacroix.

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