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Maxence Lacroix
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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chelsea10Done deal · 2026-07-30
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#1 Ben Jacobs
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.🔵 https://t.co/xkCKDBjUS5
First reported 2026-06-23 15:35 BST
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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 invplved 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: 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
2026-07-25 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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#2 Alex Crook
Maxence Lacroix is one of a number of centre backs on #CFC list of targets but no bid has yet been submitted @talkSPORT
First reported 2026-06-28 22:30 BST
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2026-06-28 22:30 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSMaxence Lacroix is one of a number of centre backs on #CFC list of targets but no bid has yet been submitted @talkSPORT
2026-07-19 12:36 BST
STANDS#CFC have opened talks with #CPFC over Maxence Lacroix but 🦅 owner Steve Parish is determined to drive a hard bargain re the fee @talkSPORT
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
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#3 Sami Mokbel
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. https://t.co/XFwVrOtjj5
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. https://t.co/1db3NNR1L0
First reported 2026-07-20 19:13 BST
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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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#5 Ekrem Konur
🚨 #Chelsea Chelsea close to agreement for Crystal Palace CB Maxence Lacroix. 📌 Palace → Asking £60M. 📑 Chelsea → Bid £55M, could rise to £60M with bonuses. https://t.co/vJiVck1lHd https://t.co/Ef2aLQlY35
First reported 2026-07-20 22:21 BST
🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, deal in place for €64m between ‘Blues’ and Crystal Palace. #CFC https://t.co/xTRD5QN9Bv
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 https://t.co/kewSnsQJyi
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 https://t.co/pcDRsZHaNu
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. https://t.co/B5phAHsG6r
First reported 2026-07-24 09:21 BST
#10 Simon Johnson
Maxence Lacroix is a #CFC player: he was the main cb target all along. https://t.co/PwV1M0rbQY
First reported 2026-07-30 11:09 BST