Chelsea seal £52m Lacroix deal from Palace

Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix for £52m, taking their summer spending to nearly £275m.

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What happened. Chelsea completed the £52m signing of centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a contract until 2032.

• Lacroix, 26, played for France at the World Cup.
• He won FA Cup, Conference League and Community Shield with Palace.
• Chelsea's seventh summer arrival; total spend near £275m.

“I am really happy to be part of this beautiful club. Everyone knows the legend of Chelsea, its tradition of winning.”

— Maxence Lacroix

Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson are expected to join Chelsea in the coming days.

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