Crystal Palace → Chelsea · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 3mo ago
88%
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first reported 5mo agolast moved 3mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    23 Jun
  2. Talks
    24 Jun
  3. Agreement
    26 Jun
  4. Medical
    24 Jul
  5. Done
    25 Jul

Catch me up

  1. 23 Junfirst@JacobsBen: Chelsea keen on Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix
  2. 24 JunReached Talks
  3. 24 JunJoined by @FabrizioRomano, @TEAMtalk
  4. 26 JunReached Agreement
  5. 24 JulReached Medical
  6. 24 JulJoined by @David_Ornstein, @Plettigoal
  7. 25 JulReached Done

What was actually said

32 posts in 6 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing6 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix completed his medical in London as new Chelsea player. Clubs exchanging documents for £52m deal completed this week. https://t.co/SLzrFUhE0v

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5 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea and Crystal Palace are set for all formal steps on Maxence Lacroix deal with official statement next. Documents are counter signed, no issues. 🎥➕ https://t.co/te3CnS80Q0 https://t.co/FoDNmeEwKp

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Official, confirmed. Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea on £52m deal from Crystal Palace. The defender has signed his long term deal on Wednesday. Here Lacroix with agents Will Salthouse and Kevin Sy from Unique Sports Management. https://t.co/ssezCc2OBv

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🔵🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Maxence Lacroix: “Here at Chelsea we want to win”. “I am really happy to be part of this beautiful club. Everyone knows the legend of Chelsea, its tradition of winning, and to be a part of that is a proud moment”. https://t.co/7n4jajBQ25

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Official, confirmed. Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea on £52m deal from Crystal Palace. The defender has signed his long term deal on Wednesday. Here Lacroix with agents Will Salthouse and Kevin Sy from Unique Sports Group. https://t.co/Uii4RvIqgq

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Chelsea confirm Maxence Lacroix has joined from Crystal Palace for around £52m. Six-year contract. Signed as a starter. Height and physicality of appeal.✍️ 🗣️ Lacroix: "I am really happy to be part of this beautiful club. Everyone knows the legend of Chelsea, its tradition of https://t.co/Y4IXtnSk3E

Reported at medical stage

Advancing6 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 Maxence Lacroix set for medical today before joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace. ~£52m deal being finalised⁠. 26yo centre-back to sign #CFC contract until June 2032⁠. Chibuike Nwaiwu among alternative #CPFC options to Chrislain Matsima @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/pcDRsZHaNu

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5 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement in place with official bid accepted by Crystal Palace. Broad terms in place last night and medical ongoing in London for the CB. £52m transfer fee. Axel Disasi not included in the deal. Lacroix signs until June 2032. https://t.co/hDwEjyQqam

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Maxence Lacroix has completed his medical ahead of signing a six-year Chelsea contract.✍️ https://t.co/j3LngyawM0

  • @Plettigoal4mo ago ↗

    🚨🆕 Chelsea scheduled Maxence Lacroix’s medical yesterday and again today. #CFC are pushing to complete the deal as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are working urgently to find a replacement. https://t.co/B5phAHsG6r

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Maxence Lacroix set to undergo a Chelsea medical today having agreed a six-year contract. Agreement in principle in place on a fee in excess of £50m.🩺 https://t.co/2w8uckoCLO

  • @Plettigoal4mo ago ↗

    🚨💥 BREAKING | Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Crystal Palace since last night. The medical is taking place today. The 26 y/o centre-back will sign a contract until 2032. #CFC Transfer fee: around €60 million following @David_Ornstein. https://t.co/J6bPqo2arY

Reported as agreed

Advancing2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@TEAMtalk had it first, 4mo ago

🚨🔵 Maxence Lacroix and Chelsea, deal at final stages as reported yesterday with full agreement on personal terms. #CFC and Crystal Palace owners in contact to get it done any moment, deal very close. Axel Disasi discussed but NOT happening. 🎥 https://t.co/i8TFrarDZg https://t.co/6tjzdvMMgr

claims AgreementView on X ↗
1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea are now reportedly 'set' to finalise a deal for Maxence Lacroix, who could join the Blues for around £47m. Full story 👇 https://t.co/V9jsbaBk9O

Reported as being in talks

Advancing12 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@JacobsBen had it first, 4mo ago

🚨🔵 Chelsea remain in active talks for new centre back as Maxence Lacroix is priority target. Negotiations ongoing with all parties, Palace and player’s camp - Lacroix is keen on #CFC move. Deal on. https://t.co/1db3NNR1L0

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11 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Negotiations continue between Chelsea and Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix. #CFC confident to agree on deal as Lacroix wants the move; clubs in direct contact to find solution and get it done. https://t.co/oNUCmvV0ZW

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea have started talks for Crystal Palace centre back Maxence Lacroix. 🇫🇷 Understand #CFC will sign one or even TWO centre backs this summer based also on outgoings. Chalobah wanted in Italy + Chelsea work on several options. 🎥➕ https://t.co/RNT87ByB3t https://t.co/UgFxTSIsGK

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    BREAKING: Chelsea closing in on a deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has been involved in negotiations and the overall package is expected to higher than Jan Paul Van Hecke's £52m move from Brighton to Spurs.🇫🇷 🤝 https://t.co/Dst0Iq7Up8

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    BREAKING: Chelsea closing in on a deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has been invplved in negotiations and the overall package is expected to higher than Jan Paul Van Hecke's £52m move from Brighton to Spurs.🇫🇷 🤝 https://t.co/dbpdlQsr4o

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea have added John Stones to their list of defensive options, as @SJohnsonSport called.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Maxence Lacroix still remains a priority and formal talks between Chelsea and Crystal Palace are ongoing and positive, as revealed two days ago.🦅 https://t.co/6HsMglStUh

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea in ongoing talks for Maxence Lacroix.⬇️ https://t.co/C5bI2F8xgW

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    More on Chelsea and Maxence Lacroix. #CFC have already made an initial enquiry and Lacroix is open to the move. Profile fits Chelsea’s desire to add height and physicality. Lacroix one of Chelsea’s primary targets, but multiple names on the list of options, including Como’s https://t.co/DUn8lvrZDy

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Talks now set to begin between Chelsea and Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix.🦅 https://t.co/xJEm6Ax9Yn

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔵 Chelsea getting close to agreeing Maxence Lacroix deal with Crystal Palace @GraemeBailey | #CFC #CPFC https://t.co/lzDIXlMDu7

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔵 Chelsea are planning to use Trevoh Chalobah in a player-plus-cash deal for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix, according to a report 🗞️ #CFC https://t.co/GfWepXqF7R

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔵‼️Chelsea make significant progress over move for Maxence Lacroix as Crystal Palace star signals willingness to make cross-London switch. He could be one of THREE new defensive signings! @GraemeBailey | #CFC #CPFC https://t.co/x8iHFqj49w #transfers

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral3 reports, led by @JacobsBen

Jacobo Ramon also on Chelsea’s shortlist along with Maxence Lacroix, as revealed yesterday.⬇️ https://t.co/O7Ny31rpNV

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2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🇫🇷 Maxence Lacroix could join Chelsea as part of an impressive triple signing 🔥 #CFC https://t.co/PwDHvllSEm

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Arsenal are being tipped to rival Chelsea for Maxence Lacroix 👀 #AFC #CFC https://t.co/iBPZamMXhe

Reported as a live interest

Advancing3 reports, led by @JacobsBen@JacobsBen had it first, 5mo ago

Chelsea are keen on Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, as revealed on @talkSPORT last week. Palace would like to keep the 26-year-old. #CFC want to sign a starting centre-back who brings height and physicality at the back. Como's Jacobo Ramón remains appreciated.🔵 https://t.co/L9kvfxUWXb

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2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    Chelsea are keen on Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, as revealed on @talkSPORT last week. Palace would like to keep the 26-year-old. #CFC want to sign a starting centre-back who brings height and physicality at the back. Como's also Jacobo Ramón remains appreciated.🔵 https://t.co/xkCKDBjUS5

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Maxence Lacroix https://t.co/RtEkl1mPad

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