European Football · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Lacroix leaves Crystal Palace for Chelsea before 2026
The French defender switches clubs a few months before the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
Maxence Lacroix makes a major move at Crystal Palace by signing for Chelsea. The central defender for the Blues strengthens the defense of the London club before the 2026 World Cup. Lacroix benefits from a new dynamic within a major London club. This evolution comes after a convincing 2022 World Cup with the French team.