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Chelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m

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Chelsea have completed the signing of French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £52 million ($69 million). The 26-year-old finalized the move on Thursday, agreeing to a six-year contract with the club.

Lacroix, who has earned seven caps for the French national team and represented his country at the World Cup, is set to join his new teammates immediately for pre-season preparations. The transfer marks a significant addition to the Chelsea squad as the club looks to bolster its defensive options ahead of the upcoming campaign.

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