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#France #defender #Lacroix #moves #Chelsea #Crystal #Palace #FIFA #World #Cup">France defender Lacroix moves to Chelsea from Crystal Palace after FIFA World Cup 2026 Chelsea has signed defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a deal until 2032, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
British media reported that Chelsea paid £52 million ($69.6 million) for the France international.
“Lacroix arrives at Chelsea with the reputation of being among European football’s most commanding centre-backs, as well as one of the fastest and best aerial defenders in the Premier League,” the club said in a statement.
The 26-year-old French international made 55 appearances in all competitions last season recording three goals and three assists as Palace won the UEFA Conference League.
A product of Sochaux’s academy, Lacroix made 28 senior appearances for the French club before joining Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg in 2020.
Palace signed Lacroix from Wolfsburg in 2024 for a reported fee of £18 million ($24.09 million). He made 98 appearances in all competitions during his two seasons in English football.
Lacroix made three appearances for France at this year’s World Cup as it finished fourth.
Published on Jul 30, 2026
Chelsea has signed defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a deal until 2032, the…
![Cole Palmer reveals his transfer plans from Chelsea to Manchester United England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer revealed that he has no plans to move away from Chelsea despite rumours of his transfer to Manchester United.“Everyone just talks,” he told The Guardian in an interview, talking about his transfer rumours.“When I see it, I just laugh. Obviously, Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it. Maybe I’ll miss it if I don’t go for three months or something. But then, when I get home, I think there’s nothing there for me anyway.Palmer, born and brought up in Manchester, came through the Manchester City academy before making his first-team debut in 2020 under Pep Guardiola in a League Cup match against Burnley.However, limited first-team opportunities saw him move to London, joining Chelsea in 2023 for a reported £42.5m fee.He has prospered at the Premier League side since, breaking Arjen Robben’s record of most goal contributions by a player aged 21 or younger, and scoring 53 goals and assisting 32 more for the Blues.Palmer, whose contract runs until 2033, maintained that he does not see himself signing for any other club anytime soon.“I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea. We’ve still got a lot to play for. We’ve got the FA Cup semifinal [against Leeds], and if we finish in a Champions League spot, it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need. We spoke to the owners, and they’re sure of the players that are gonna do it,” Palmer added.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #Cole #Palmer #reveals #transfer #plans #Chelsea #Manchester #United](https://i2.wp.com/ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/a7rg3m/article70876574.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/Britain_Premier_League_Soccer_94227.jpg?ssl=1 "Cole Palmer reveals his transfer plans from Chelsea to Manchester United England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer revealed that he has no plans to move away from Chelsea despite rumours of his transfer to Manchester United.“Everyone just talks,” he told The Guardian in an interview, talking about his transfer rumours.“When I see it, I just laugh. Obviously, Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it. Maybe I’ll miss it if I don’t go for three months or something. But then, when I get home, I think there’s nothing there for me anyway.Palmer, born and brought up in Manchester, came through the Manchester City academy before making his first-team debut in 2020 under Pep Guardiola in a League Cup match against Burnley.However, limited first-team opportunities saw him move to London, joining Chelsea in 2023 for a reported £42.5m fee.He has prospered at the Premier League side since, breaking Arjen Robben’s record of most goal contributions by a player aged 21 or younger, and scoring 53 goals and assisting 32 more for the Blues.Palmer, whose contract runs until 2033, maintained that he does not see himself signing for any other club anytime soon.“I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea. We’ve still got a lot to play for. We’ve got the FA Cup semifinal [against Leeds], and if we finish in a Champions League spot, it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need. We spoke to the owners, and they’re sure of the players that are gonna do it,” Palmer added.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #Cole #Palmer #reveals #transfer #plans #Chelsea #Manchester #United")
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#Cole #Palmer #reveals #transfer #plans #Chelsea #Manchester #United">Cole Palmer reveals his transfer plans from Chelsea to Manchester United
England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer revealed that he has no plans to move away from Chelsea despite rumours of his transfer to Manchester United.
“Everyone just talks,” he told The Guardian in an interview, talking about his transfer rumours.
“When I see it, I just laugh. Obviously, Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it. Maybe I’ll miss it if I don’t go for three months or something. But then, when I get home, I think there’s nothing there for me anyway.
Palmer, born and brought up in Manchester, came through the Manchester City academy before making his first-team debut in 2020 under Pep Guardiola in a League Cup match against Burnley.
However, limited first-team opportunities saw him move to London, joining Chelsea in 2023 for a reported £42.5m fee.
He has prospered at the Premier League side since, breaking Arjen Robben’s record of most goal contributions by a player aged 21 or younger, and scoring 53 goals and assisting 32 more for the Blues.
Palmer, whose contract runs until 2033, maintained that he does not see himself signing for any other club anytime soon.
“I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea. We’ve still got a lot to play for. We’ve got the FA Cup semifinal [against Leeds], and if we finish in a Champions League spot, it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need. We spoke to the owners, and they’re sure of the players that are gonna do it,” Palmer added.
Published on Apr 18, 2026
England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer revealed that he has no plans to move away from Chelsea despite rumours of his transfer to Manchester United.
“Everyone just talks,” he told The Guardian in an interview, talking about his transfer rumours.
“When I see it, I just laugh. Obviously, Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it. Maybe I’ll miss it if I don’t go for three months or something. But then, when I get home, I think there’s nothing there for me anyway.
Palmer, born and brought up in Manchester, came through the Manchester City academy before making his first-team debut in 2020 under Pep Guardiola in a League Cup match against Burnley.
However, limited first-team opportunities saw him move to London, joining Chelsea in 2023 for a reported £42.5m fee.
He has prospered at the Premier League side since, breaking Arjen Robben’s record of most goal contributions by a player aged 21 or younger, and scoring 53 goals and assisting 32 more for the Blues.
Palmer, whose contract runs until 2033, maintained that he does not see himself signing for any other club anytime soon.
“I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea. We’ve still got a lot to play for. We’ve got the FA Cup semifinal [against Leeds], and if we finish in a Champions League spot, it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need. We spoke to the owners, and they’re sure of the players that are gonna do it,” Palmer added.
Published on Apr 18, 2026
England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer revealed that he has no plans to move away…