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Done deal: Crystal Palace to Chelsea COMPLETED and officially announced by Chelsea on 30 July 2026 on the club's own website: around £52m (reported near 60m euros), contract until June 2032…, confirmed 2026-07-30. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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Chelsea are keen on Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, as revealed on @talkSPORT last week. Palace would like to keep the 26-year-old. #CFC want to sign a starting centre-back who brings height and physicality at the back. Como's also Jacobo Ramón remains appreciated.🔵
First reported 2026-06-23 15:35 BST
2026-06-23 15:35 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSChelsea are keen on Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, as revealed on @talkSPORT last week. Palace would like to keep the 26-year-old. #CFC want to sign a starting centre-back who brings height and physicality at the back. Como's also Jacobo Ramón remains appreciated.🔵 https://t.co/xkCKDBjUS5
2026-07-23 18:42 BST
STANDSBREAKING: Chelsea closing in on a deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has been involved in negotiations and the overall package is expected to higher than Jan Paul Van Hecke's £52m move from Brighton to Spurs.🇫🇷 🤝 @alex_crook
2026-07-23 18:42 BST
STANDSBREAKiNG: #CFC are closing in a deal for Maxence Lacroix. Palace chairman Steve Parish handling negotiations and overall package is expected to be north of £55m. Chelsea have offered Palace the chance to sign a number of players including Axel Disasi @JacobsBen @talkSPORT
2026-07-25 10:38 BST
STANDSMaxence Lacroix has completed his medical ahead of signing a six-year Chelsea contract.✍️ https://t.co/j3LngyawM0
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🚨 | BREAKING : MAXENCE LACROIX 🇫🇷 Chelsea FC have opened official talks with Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix in the last 24 hours, deal worth £60m! 🇫🇷🚨🔵#CFC Enquiries were made last night by Chelsea FC to understand the financial conditions of a potential deal, with Crystal Palace currently demanding a package worth around £60m. 💰👀 Understand Maxence Lacroix is one of the names on Chelsea FC's defensive shortlist and has already received the approval of Xabi Alonso, who wants a new Premier League proven CB this summer. 💣💥 Negotiations between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace are expected to continue in the next days as the club evaluate the feasibility of a move for Maxence Lacroix. 🤝🏻⏳️ Chelsea are also in contact with Maxence Lacroix and his representatives to understand personal terms and the player's openness to a move this summer. 📝👀 Nothing advanced, agreed or imminent at this stage. The deal remains in its early phases, but Chelsea FC are actively working behind the scenes to try and secure the signing for Xabi Alonso. 🚨🔵
First reported 2026-06-25 14:34 BST
2026-06-25 14:34 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 | BREAKING : MAXENCE LACROIX 🇫🇷 Chelsea FC have opened official talks with Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix in the last 24 hours, deal worth £60m! 🇫🇷🚨🔵#CFC Enquiries were made last night by Chelsea FC to understand the financial conditions of a potential deal, with Crystal Palace currently demanding a package worth around £60m. 💰👀 Understand Maxence Lacroix is one of the names on Chelsea FC's defensive shortlist and has already received the approval of Xabi Alonso, who wants a new Premier League proven CB this summer. 💣💥 Negotiations between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace are expected to continue in the next days as the club evaluate the feasibility of a move for Maxence Lacroix. 🤝🏻⏳️ Chelsea are also in contact with Maxence Lacroix and his representatives to understand personal terms and the player's openness to a move this summer. 📝👀 Nothing advanced, agreed or imminent at this stage. The deal remains in its early phases, but Chelsea FC are actively working behind the scenes to try and secure the signing for Xabi Alonso. 🚨🔵
2026-07-03 18:59 BST
STANDS🚨 | EXCLUSIVE: MAXENCE LACROIX 🇫🇷 Chelsea FC are preparing a £50m bid for Maxence Lacroix, proposal could be submitted in the next days! 🇫🇷🚨🔵#CFC Crystal Palace are currently demanding a package worth around £60m for Maxence Lacroix, with Chelsea FC hoping to reach an agreement closer to the £50m mark. 💰🤝🏻 Maxence Lacroix is Xabi Alonso's PREFERRED defensive target this summer, with the Chelsea manager having already approved the signing internally. 💣💥 Xabi Alonso is keen on adding a Premier League proven centre-back to his squad and believes Maxence Lacroix is the right profile to strengthen the defence. 👀🔵 Chelsea FC are also in talks with Maxence Lacroix and his representatives regarding personal terms, with discussions progressing between all parties. 📝🤝🏻 Understand Maxence Lacroix has already given his availability to join Chelsea FC if an agreement can be reached between the clubs. ✅️👀 Negotiations remain ongoing and nothing is agreed yet, but Chelsea FC are actively working to complete the signing for Xabi Alonso. One to watch. 🚨⏳️
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Chelsea hold new talks with Crystal Palace over proposed move for Maxence Lacroix. Deal being handled at ownership level. Palace want minimum £60m for France international.
First reported 2026-07-20 19:12 BST
🚨🔵 Chelsea remain in active talks for new centre back as Maxence Lacroix is priority target. Negotiations ongoing with all parties, Palace and player’s camp - Lacroix is keen on #CFC move. Deal on.
First reported 2026-07-20 19:13 BST
2026-07-20 19:13 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🔵 Chelsea remain in active talks for new centre back as Maxence Lacroix is priority target. Negotiations ongoing with all parties, Palace and player’s camp - Lacroix is keen on #CFC move. Deal on. https://t.co/1db3NNR1L0
2026-07-22 22:15 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 Negotiations continue between Chelsea and Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix. #CFC confident to agree on deal as Lacroix wants the move; clubs in direct contact to find solution and get it done. https://t.co/oNUCmvV0ZW
2026-07-23 19:27 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix and Chelsea, deal at final stages as reported yesterday with full agreement on personal terms. #CFC and Crystal Palace owners in contact to get it done any moment, deal very close. Axel Disasi discussed but NOT happening. 🎥 https://t.co/i8TFrarDZg https://t.co/6tjzdvMMgr
2026-07-29 17:43 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 Chelsea and Crystal Palace are set for all formal steps on Maxence Lacroix deal with official statement next. Documents are counter signed, no issues. 🎥➕ https://t.co/te3CnS80Q0 https://t.co/FoDNmeEwKp
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🚨 #Chelsea Chelsea close to agreement for Crystal Palace CB Maxence Lacroix. 📌 Palace → Asking £60M. 📑 Chelsea → Bid £55M, could rise to £60M with bonuses.
First reported 2026-07-20 22:21 BST
🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, deal in place for €64m between ‘Blues’ and Crystal Palace. #CFC
First reported 2026-07-23 21:57 BST
🚨 Excl. - Maxence #Lacroix to #Chelsea from #CrystalPalace is at the final stage for €60M. Contract until 2032. All the parties involved in the deal are confident to close soon. #transfers #CFC #CPFC
First reported 2026-07-24 06:24 BST
🚨 Maxence Lacroix set for medical today before joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace. ~£52m deal being finalised. 26yo centre-back to sign #CFC contract until June 2032. Chibuike Nwaiwu among alternative #CPFC options to Chrislain Matsima @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-07-24 08:05 BST
🚨🆕 Chelsea scheduled Maxence Lacroix’s medical yesterday and again today. #CFC are pushing to complete the deal as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are working urgently to find a replacement.
First reported 2026-07-24 09:21 BST
Maxence Lacroix is a #CFC player: he was the main cb target all along.
First reported 2026-07-30 11:09 BST
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Maxwnce #Lacroix is one step away to join #Chelsea from #CrystalPalace. Already agreed personal terms for a contract until 2032. #transfers #CFC
First reported 2026-07-20 19:37 BST
Maxence Lacroix set to undergo a Chelsea medical today having agreed a six-year contract. Agreement in principle in place on a fee in excess of £50m.🩺
First reported 2026-07-24 09:13 BST
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🚨💥 BREAKING | Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Crystal Palace since last night. The medical is taking place today. The 26 y/o centre-back will sign a contract until 2032. #CFC Transfer fee: around €60 million following @David_Ornstein. Understand VfL Wolfsburg will receive a 10-15% sell-on fee as part of the deal. @SkySportDE 🇫🇷
First reported 2026-07-24 08:11 BST
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🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement in place with official bid accepted by Crystal Palace. Broad terms in place last night and medical ongoing in London for the CB. £52m transfer fee. Axel Disasi not included in the deal. Lacroix signs until June 2032.
First reported 2026-07-24 09:31 BST
2026-07-24 09:31 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement in place with official bid accepted by Crystal Palace. Broad terms in place last night and medical ongoing in London for the CB. £52m transfer fee. Axel Disasi not included in the deal. Lacroix signs until June 2032. https://t.co/hDwEjyQqam
2026-07-25 08:01 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix completed his medical in London as new Chelsea player. Clubs exchanging documents for £52m deal completed this week. https://t.co/SLzrFUhE0v
2026-07-30 11:06 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 Official, confirmed. Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea on £52m deal from Crystal Palace. The defender has signed his long term deal on Wednesday. Here Lacroix with agents Will Salthouse and Kevin Sy from Unique Sports Management. https://t.co/ssezCc2OBv
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🚨🔵 Done Deal. Maxence Lacroix will join Chelsea from Crystal Palace for a value around €64m. #CFC Contract until 2032 for the French player.
First reported 2026-07-24 13:15 BST
2026-07-24 13:15 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🔵 Done Deal. Maxence Lacroix will join Chelsea from Crystal Palace for a value around €64m. #CFC Contract until 2032 for the French player.
🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Maxence #Lacroix to #Chelsea from #CrystalPalace for €60M. Contract until 2032. #transfers #CFC
First reported 2026-07-26 07:36 BST
2026-07-26 07:36 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Maxence #Lacroix to #Chelsea from #CrystalPalace for €60M. Contract until 2032. #transfers #CFC https://t.co/kewSnsQJyi
Chelsea confirm Maxence Lacroix has joined from Crystal Palace for around £52m. Six-year contract. Signed as a starter. Height and physicality of appeal.✍️ 🗣️ Lacroix: "I am really happy to be part of this beautiful club. Everyone knows the legend of Chelsea, its tradition of winning, and to be a part of that is a proud moment. "When I spoke with the manager, I saw that we have the same direction and desire for this club. "We want to win. When you see the quality of the players here, everything we have around the club, it's something that we can achieve. The ambition is to lift trophies, and I can’t wait to contribute."
First reported 2026-07-30 11:03 BST
2026-07-30 11:27 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 Official, confirmed. Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea on £52m deal from Crystal Palace. The defender has signed his long term deal on Wednesday. Here Lacroix with agents Will Salthouse and Kevin Sy from Unique Sports Group. https://t.co/Uii4RvIqgq
2026-07-30 18:33 BST
STANDS🔵 Official and confirmed, Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea from Crystal Palace for €60m. #CFC https://t.co/uc0schzeRr https://t.co/RdWHlBkizW
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2026-07-30 11:23 BST
STANDSNow it’s official! Maxence #Lacroix to #Chelsea from #CrystalPalace for €60M. Contract until 2032. No surprise here and confirmed since the last June 27! #transfers #CFC https://t.co/HmSFyyw2cW
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