What happened. Chelsea have completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for about £52m, with the defender signing a contract until 2032.

Lacroix is the third senior signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea's total spend this window exceeds £200m.
The club has shifted from a youth-centric recruitment model.

Chelsea are also closing in on experienced duo Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.

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