The 25-year-old French defender Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace is being actively watched by Chelsea. Bayern Munich has been monitoring the centre-back’s development, while Liverpool and Aston Villa have also expressed interest.
Although Lacroix’s contract, which extends until June 2029 and has no release clause, strengthens the club’s position, it is stated that Crystal Palace is worried about the attention Lacroix is receiving. Lacroix has appeared in 28 Premier League games this season, contributing two assists and one goal. In August 2024, he paid €18.0 million to join his present team. The defender has one cap for France, and Transfermarkt calculates that his current market worth is €40.00 million.
Lacroix would provide Liam Rosenior’s extremely young team some much-needed experience. The Frenchman has made more than 50 Premier League appearances and will be 26 next month. He is hardly a newbie, having participated in 111 Bundesliga games. Lacroix will join fellow countrymen Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, and Benoit Badiashile if he joins Chelsea.
Chelsea tracking Maxence Lacroix
Chelsea is “monitoring” Lacroix ahead of the upcoming transfer window, according to TEAMtalk, although other Premier League teams have also been keeping an eye on him.
According to the same source, Aston Villa and Liverpool have also been following the centre-half. Lacroix is reportedly being pursued by Bayern Munich overseas. If Lacroix shows up at Stamford Bridge this summer, Chelsea will receive a very speedy center back.
According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old is now the quickest center defender in the Premier League, having reached a high speed of 35.39 km/h during the current season. Under Rosenior, Chelsea’s line has occasionally been rather high. According to the aforementioned, Lacroix may be a fantastic match for the Blues.
It’s unclear if the Club World Cup champions would really try to acquire the new France international, but all signs point to them acquiring another center back when the transfer market opens. One of their present alternatives could be able to go as a result.
