Chelsea signs France center back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace‎

Chelsea completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on Thursday for a reported fee of 52 million pounds ($70 million). The France international has agreed to a contract until 2032 and is the latest major arrival during this window after the signing of Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra. Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson are also reported targets for new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso.