France defender Maxence Lacroix joins ‘beautiful club’ Chelsea from Crystal Palace

Centre-back signs six-year deal after £52m transferLacroix: ‘I’m really happy to be part of this beautiful club’Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer so far. The France international, who won the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, has been the Blues’ main defensive target of the window.Lacroix, 26, signs a six-year deal with Xabi Alonso’s side. “I am really happy to be part of this beautiful club,” said Lacroix, who played three times for France at the World Cup, including in their 6-4 bronze medal match defeat to England. Continue reading...