Italian right-back signed by Chelsea from Atalanta for £47 million on a six-year contract in July 2026.
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The Chronicle
… “I’m really excited to see the guys, to see the manager, to start the season, because I feel like we have a story to write here, and I can be part of it, so it’s beautiful.” Lacroix is Chelsea‘s third signing of the summer transfer window, joining Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveJoy Online
… “I’m really excited to see the guys, to see the manager, to start the season, because I feel like we have a story to write here, and I can be part of it, so it’s beautiful.” Lacroix is Chelsea‘s third signing of the summer transfer window, joining Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveDaily Guide
… Chelsea have signed club-record £117m attacker Morgan Rogers, full-back Marco Palestra and are closing in on a move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. …
Chelsea Open Talks To Sign Danny WelbeckThe Chronicle
… Chelsea have signed club-record £117m attacker Morgan Rogers, full-back Marco Palestra and are closing in on a move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… That’s important.” Chelsea have also brought in winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting, striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg and full-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta, and are expected to sign midfielder Valentin Barco, also from Strasbourg, in the coming weeks. …
Rogers and Palmer can play together – AlonsoJoy Online
… Chelsea have signed attacker Morgan Rogers for a club record £117m, full-back Marco Palestra and are closing in on a move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and WelbeckJoy Online
… Chelsea have signed club-record £117m attacker Morgan Rogers, full-back Marco Palestra and are closing in on a move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second arrival announced under new manager Xabi Alonso, following the £42m signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra. …
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signingDaily Guide
Marco Palestra Chelsea have completed the signing of Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for a fee worth around £47 million, including add-ons, as the club continues its summer rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso. …
Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta In £47m DealJoy Online
… Chelsea are also set to sign Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, while a number of players – including Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo – face uncertain futures. …
Sunderland reject £8m Chelsea bid for XhakaChelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for around £47 million including add-ons, with Palestra signing a six-year contract as the club's first signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sunderland have rejected an £8m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, saying the 33-year-old is not for sale. The Switzerland international, under contract until 2028, played a key role in Sunderland's Europa League qualification last season.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →