Chelsea seal £52m Maxence Lacroix deal
- Chelsea have completed the signing of M. Lacroix — the move is confirmed, led by Chelsea FC (official) and corroborated by 15 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 25 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 25 Aug14 new sources: Chelsea FC (official), Sky Sports, BBC Sport, The Guardian — now 46 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
What the reports say
- Chelsea confirm squad numbers and include Maxence Lacroix as a new signing (official club confirmation and gallery content showing him as a Chelsea player). — Chelsea FC (official)
- Maxence Lacroix has signed for Chelsea on a long-term contract after joining from Crystal Palace. — Chelsea FC (official)
- Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (medical reported to be taking place / agreement reported — transfer not yet officially announced at time of reporting). — Read Chelsea (reports citing The Athletic / Sky reporting)
- Maxence Lacroix is close to joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace with talks advanced and a medical reported close/expected. — Flashscore (round-up citing reports including David Ornstein / Sky Sports)
M. Lacroix is a 26-year-old full-back at Chelsea, rated 65.1 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (5.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 8 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Lacroix.
Also this season: 15 apps, 2g at Crystal Palace · 3 apps, 0g at Crystal Palace · 1 apps, 0g at Crystal Palace.
- CChelsea FC (official)Chelsea confirm squad numbers and include Maxence Lacroix as a new signing (official club confirmation and gallery content showing him as a Chelsea player).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Chelsea confirm squad numbers and include Maxence Lacroix as a new signing (official club confirmation and gallery content showing him as a Chelsea player).
23h agoRead full article → - CChelsea FC (official)Maxence Lacroix has signed for Chelsea on a long-term contract after joining from Crystal Palace.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Maxence Lacroix has signed for Chelsea on a long-term contract after joining from Crystal Palace.
23h agoRead full article → - RRead Chelsea (reports citing The Athletic / Sky reporting)Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (medical reported to be taking place / agreement reported — transfer not yet officially announced at time of reporting).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (medical reported to be taking place / agreement reported — transfer not yet officially announced at time of reporting).
27 JulRead full article → - FFlashscore (round-up citing reports including David Ornstein / Sky Sports)Maxence Lacroix is close to joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace with talks advanced and a medical reported close/expected.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Maxence Lacroix is close to joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace with talks advanced and a medical reported close/expected.
25 JulRead full article → - TThe Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) — story republished by other outletsReports that Chelsea and Crystal Palace are exchanging documents to complete a £52m deal and Lacroix has completed/expected to complete a medical in London.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports that Chelsea and Crystal Palace are exchanging documents to complete a £52m deal and Lacroix has completed/expected to complete a medical in London.
24 JulRead full article → - TThe Athletic (reported via multiple outlets referencing David Ornstein)The Athletic (via David Ornstein) — Chelsea finalising deal; Lacroix set for Chelsea medical and to sign a contract until 2032 (widely cited by other outlets referencing Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
The Athletic (via David Ornstein) — Chelsea finalising deal; Lacroix set for Chelsea medical and to sign a contract until 2032 (widely cited by other outlets referencing Ornstein).
24 JulRead full article → - TTribuna (reposting David Ornstein's reporting from The Athletic)David Ornstein (reporting for The Athletic) said Lacroix was set for a medical and that a ~£52m deal was being finalised.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
David Ornstein (reporting for The Athletic) said Lacroix was set for a medical and that a ~£52m deal was being finalised.
24 JulRead full article → - TTribuna (reporting Fabrizio Romano's 'Here we go' updates)Fabrizio Romano: 'Here we go' — agreement in place, medical ongoing and clubs exchanging documents for a ~£52m deal.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano: 'Here we go' — agreement in place, medical ongoing and clubs exchanging documents for a ~£52m deal.
24 JulRead full article → - HHayters (football transfer blog summarising Ornstein)Hayters summarises transfer reports citing David Ornstein that Lacroix was set for a medical as Chelsea finalised the deal.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Hayters summarises transfer reports citing David Ornstein that Lacroix was set for a medical as Chelsea finalised the deal.
24 JulRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (transfer column referencing Romano)Report itemising Chelsea closing in on Lacroix, citing Fabrizio Romano and other market updates (transfer fee ~£52m reported elsewhere).Trusted 85%
Report itemising Chelsea closing in on Lacroix, citing Fabrizio Romano and other market updates (transfer fee ~£52m reported elsewhere).
23 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post)Chelsea have started talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Maxence Lacroix.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Chelsea have started talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Maxence Lacroix.
24 JunRead full article → - AASAS (Spain) reports Chelsea agreed Lacroix signing and highlights his profile and fit under Xabi Alonso.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
AS (Spain) reports Chelsea agreed Lacroix signing and highlights his profile and fit under Xabi Alonso.
24 JulRead full article → - FFootballTransfersFootballTransfers reports Chelsea have identified Lacroix as a main target this summer, citing The Athletic.Mixed 55%
FootballTransfers reports Chelsea have identified Lacroix as a main target this summer, citing The Athletic.
23 JunRead full article → - FFootballTransfersCoverage summarising transfer developments: Chelsea in talks / advanced stages for Lacroix with fee reports near £52m and Palace seeking replacements.Mixed 55%
Coverage summarising transfer developments: Chelsea in talks / advanced stages for Lacroix with fee reports near £52m and Palace seeking replacements.
23 JunRead full article → - GGoalChelsea are close to completing a £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace; medical expected before a long‑term contract.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Chelsea are close to completing a £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace; medical expected before a long‑term contract.
24 JulRead full article → - GGoalCrystal Palace have been told they will need to pay £55m to sign Lacroix; Palace are holding out for a top fee.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Crystal Palace have been told they will need to pay £55m to sign Lacroix; Palace are holding out for a top fee.
17 JulRead full article → - LL'EquipeL'Équipe: reports Lacroix has officially joined Chelsea (article gives €55m figure in reporting).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
L'Équipe: reports Lacroix has officially joined Chelsea (article gives €55m figure in reporting).
30 JulRead full article → - LL'EquipeL'Équipe reports Lacroix is expected to leave Crystal Palace to sign for Chelsea after the World Cup; reports a figure around €60m (approx.).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
L'Équipe reports Lacroix is expected to leave Crystal Palace to sign for Chelsea after the World Cup; reports a figure around €60m (approx.).
25 JulRead full article → - LL'EquipeL'Équipe reports Lacroix is very likely to sign for Chelsea after the 2026 World Cup; fee reported ~€55m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
L'Équipe reports Lacroix is very likely to sign for Chelsea after the 2026 World Cup; fee reported ~€55m.
26 JunRead full article → - TThe GuardianThe Guardian reports Chelsea completed a deal for Maxence Lacroix, signing a six-year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 53%
The Guardian reports Chelsea completed a deal for Maxence Lacroix, signing a six-year contract.
30 JulRead full article → - AANSAANSA (Italian news agency) reports Lacroix moved from Crystal Palace to Chelsea for €60m and has signed until 2032.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
ANSA (Italian news agency) reports Lacroix moved from Crystal Palace to Chelsea for €60m and has signed until 2032.
30 JulRead full article → - CCANAL+Canal+ (France) reports Chelsea officially signed the France international Maxence Lacroix.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Canal+ (France) reports Chelsea officially signed the France international Maxence Lacroix.
30 JulRead full article → - FFutbolFrances.comFútbol Francés (Spanish site covering French football) reports Chelsea closed the Lacroix signing for €60.8m including add-ons (citing Ornstein).Mixed 50%
Fútbol Francés (Spanish site covering French football) reports Chelsea closed the Lacroix signing for €60.8m including add-ons (citing Ornstein).
30 JulRead full article → - TThe StandardReport Chelsea have booked Lacroix for a medical as a £52m deal has been agreed.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report Chelsea have booked Lacroix for a medical as a £52m deal has been agreed.
24 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (republishing transfer report)Reports Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (cites The Athletic/Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (cites The Athletic/Ornstein).
24 JulRead full article → - TTNT Sports live blog (transfer live updates)Article reporting Chelsea have scheduled Lacroix's medical and are finalising a £52m move from Crystal Palace (news roundup style, cites Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Article reporting Chelsea have scheduled Lacroix's medical and are finalising a £52m move from Crystal Palace (news roundup style, cites Ornstein).
24 JulRead full article → - FFootball Agencies (industry site)Report that Unique Sports Group client Maxence Lacroix is closing in on a Chelsea move; says deal is moving forward after international commitments.Mixed 50%
Report that Unique Sports Group client Maxence Lacroix is closing in on a Chelsea move; says deal is moving forward after international commitments.
24 JulRead full article → - WWeArePalace — 'Crystal Palace's largest sales ever as Chelsea seal £52m Maxence Lacroix deal'Local Palace site reports Palace have agreed a £52m fee with Chelsea and that Palace are seeking replacements.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Local Palace site reports Palace have agreed a £52m fee with Chelsea and that Palace are seeking replacements.
24 JulRead full article → - SStriver — 'Chelsea agree deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for £52 million'Striver (football site) reports Chelsea have agreed a £52m deal for Lacroix and that he is set to undergo a medical.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Striver (football site) reports Chelsea have agreed a £52m deal for Lacroix and that he is set to undergo a medical.
24 JulRead full article → - RRead Chelsea (fan/coverage site reporting the developing story)Round‑up / analysis pieces reporting Chelsea are finalising a ~£52m deal for Maxence Lacroix; notes Palace will seek replacements and Lacroix has World Cup exposure.Mixed 50%
Round‑up / analysis pieces reporting Chelsea are finalising a ~£52m deal for Maxence Lacroix; notes Palace will seek replacements and Lacroix has World Cup exposure.
24 JulRead full article → - RReadChelsea (local/club-focused outlet)ReadChelsea / local Chelsea news sites report that talks have accelerated and quote BBC/club correspondents saying Palace want ~£60m.Mixed 50%
ReadChelsea / local Chelsea news sites report that talks have accelerated and quote BBC/club correspondents saying Palace want ~£60m.
20 JulRead full article → - TTalkChelsea (aggregator/report site)TalkChelsea coverage summarising reports that The Athletic and others link Chelsea interest in Maxence Lacroix.Mixed 50%
TalkChelsea coverage summarising reports that The Athletic and others link Chelsea interest in Maxence Lacroix.
24 JunRead full article → - BBBC SportBBC Sport: Chelsea have signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 43%
BBC Sport: Chelsea have signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
30 JulRead full article → - FFox SportsMultiple reports: Chelsea close to wrapping up a £52m transfer for Lacroix; he is set to undergo a medical and sign a six‑year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Multiple reports: Chelsea close to wrapping up a £52m transfer for Lacroix; he is set to undergo a medical and sign a six‑year contract.
24 JulRead full article → - TThe Hard TackleThe Hard Tackle reports Chelsea made an approach and cites Sky/other reports linking Lacroix to Chelsea (includes fee speculation).Low-trust 35%
The Hard Tackle reports Chelsea made an approach and cites Sky/other reports linking Lacroix to Chelsea (includes fee speculation).
25 JunRead full article → - SSky SportsSky Sports reports Chelsea have completed the signing and Lacroix has signed a six-year deal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 32%
Sky Sports reports Chelsea have completed the signing and Lacroix has signed a six-year deal.
30 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea are in talks / have agreed a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace; fee reported ~£51–£55m / ~€55–€61m and a medical is expected.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 32%
Chelsea are in talks / have agreed a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace; fee reported ~£51–£55m / ~€55–€61m and a medical is expected.
24 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea have agreed a fee with Crystal Palace and are finalising a medical for centre‑back Maxence Lacroix (deal ~£51–52m).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 32%
Chelsea have agreed a fee with Crystal Palace and are finalising a medical for centre‑back Maxence Lacroix (deal ~£51–52m).
24 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over signing France defender Maxence Lacroix, with Palace seeking more than £55m.Low-trust 32%
Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over signing France defender Maxence Lacroix, with Palace seeking more than £55m.
23 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsSky Sports (separate earlier item) reports Chelsea in talks with Crystal Palace over Lacroix ahead of the move.Low-trust 32%
Sky Sports (separate earlier item) reports Chelsea in talks with Crystal Palace over Lacroix ahead of the move.
23 JulRead full article → - YYahoo SportsAN English-language news round-up (Yahoo/Sports) reports Chelsea agreed a deal worth ~£51-52m for Lacroix and notes it breaks the club's recent policy.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
AN English-language news round-up (Yahoo/Sports) reports Chelsea agreed a deal worth ~£51-52m for Lacroix and notes it breaks the club's recent policy.
26 JulRead full article → - SSportsMole — 'How Chelsea could line up with Maxence Lacroix as £52m transfer nears completion'SportsMole reports Chelsea are finalising a deal (reported £52m) and analyses how Lacroix would fit into the Chelsea line-up.Low-trust 30%
SportsMole reports Chelsea are finalising a deal (reported £52m) and analyses how Lacroix would fit into the Chelsea line-up.
25 JulRead full article → - TTribuna / ReadChelsea / NaijaWhisper (example aggregator reports — cite one representative)Multiple aggregator and local news sites (Tribuna, ReadChelsea, NaijaWhisper etc.) report Chelsea finalising the Lacroix deal citing The Athletic / Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' updates; reported fee ~£52m.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Multiple aggregator and local news sites (Tribuna, ReadChelsea, NaijaWhisper etc.) report Chelsea finalising the Lacroix deal citing The Athletic / Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' updates; reported fee ~£52m.
23 JulRead full article → - TTeamTalkCoverage saying Chelsea have booked a medical for Maxence Lacroix and are finalising a £52m deal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Coverage saying Chelsea have booked a medical for Maxence Lacroix and are finalising a £52m deal.
19 JulRead full article → - YYahoo SportsYahoo/Sports wire reports Chelsea preparing to advance interest in Maxence Lacroix, citing The Athletic and other sources.Low-trust 30%
Yahoo/Sports wire reports Chelsea preparing to advance interest in Maxence Lacroix, citing The Athletic and other sources.
23 JunRead full article → - SSports MoleReports that Chelsea and Palace chiefs held meetings about Lacroix; Palace asking price cited as up to £60m while Chelsea linked at around £55m–£52m.Low-trust 20%
Reports that Chelsea and Palace chiefs held meetings about Lacroix; Palace asking price cited as up to £60m while Chelsea linked at around £55m–£52m.
20 JulRead full article →