Maxence Lacroix — France international defender signed by Chelsea from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032.
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Joy Online
… Palmer was unplayable at times and Alonso will also be delighted that the club’s record summer signing Morgan Rogers marked his league bow with a goal from a cutback by Maxence Lacroix, another debutant. …
Palmer and Rodgers star in Chelsea win over FulhamDaily Guide
… Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra have been brought in to bolster the centre and right of the defence, respectively, while Morgan Rogers became the club’s record signing at a cost of £117m. …
Myles Lewis-Skelly Offered To Man United As Left-Back SolutionJoy Online
… Defender Maxence Lacroix, 26, joined for £52m from Crystal Palace, right-back Marco Palestra, 21, moved from Atalanta for £42m and right-winger Geovany Quenda signed for £40m from Sporting. …
England midfielder Henderson joins ChelseaJoy Online
… The Blues have signed Maxence Lacroix, 26, from Crystal Palace for £52m, adding both experience and height to their defence. …
Como agree £31m deal to sign Chalobah from ChelseaJoy Online
… Defender Maxence Lacroix, 26, joined for £52m from Crystal Palace, right-back Marco Palestra, 21, moved from Atalanta for £42m and right-winger Geovany Quenda signed for £40m from Sporting. …
England midfielder Henderson joins ChelseaJoy Online
… The 21-year-old becomes Chelsea‘s sixth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck, Emmanuel Emegha, Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra. …
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder BarcoThe Chronicle
Chelsea have signed France’s World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m. …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveJoy Online
Chelsea have signed France’s World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m. …
‘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 WelbeckCole Palmer scored and assisted as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut as manager ended with a 3–2 Premier League win at Fulham, their first opening-day victory since 2022–23.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Palmer scored and assisted as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut as manager ended with a 3–2 Premier League win at Fulham, their first opening-day victory since 2022–23.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has agreed to join Italian club Como in a deal worth more than £30m, with Chelsea receiving an initial £25.7m plus £5.1m in add-ons. The 27-year-old England international will sign a long-term contract and take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal, making him the sixth summer signing. The 21-year-old Argentine midfielder is the second player Chelsea has recruited from Strasbourg this summer, part of a pattern of 13 deals between the clubs since last season.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer after he departed Manchester City, joining Inter Milan in considering the 32-year-old. The west London club are also in talks to sign Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix while looking to sell central defenders including Trevoh Chalobah.
22 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 →