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Maxence Lacroix

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Officially signed for Chelsea · 24 Jul

First reported

24 Jul

The Transfer Desk's View

Chelsea confirmed Maxence Lacroix completed his move from Crystal Palace.

Evidence 9.0/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Evidence breakdown
Source strengthStrong
Transfer stageOfficial
Main blockerNone — done

Why this rating?

15 reports tracked, including 2 high‑trust outlets.

There's no strong reason to doubt the story, so the rating isn't capped much.

Latest: Officially signed for Chelsea

Coverage

15 reports

2 high-trust sources

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Story momentum

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Story trust record

Last evidence check 24 Jul · 12 material stages · 18 correction or setback updates

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Deal timeline

Material developments only. Repeated reports are grouped as corroboration.

  1. Club agreement reached

    Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.

    3 independent reports1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  2. Medical arranged

    Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set for medical at Chelsea today.

    1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  3. Monitoring

    The two clubs have been in talks over a permanent transfer for the France international.

    3 independent reports2 high-trust
    Sky Sports BBC Sport

  4. Contact made

    Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix. The two clubs have been in talks over a permanent transfer.

    1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  5. Contact made

    Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix.

    2 independent reports1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  6. Weak link

    Maxence Lacroix linked with Chelsea move from Crystal Palace

    1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  7. Weak link

    Maxence Lacroix has been linked with a move to Chelsea.

    1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  8. Monitoring

    Maxence Lacroix is a target for Chelsea after two successful seasons with Crystal Palace.

    3 independent reports1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  9. Contact made

    Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace about signing defender Maxence Lacroix.

    3 independent reports1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  10. Inflated price

    Crystal Palace are seeking more than the £55m Tottenham paid for Jan Paul van Hecke.

    1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  11. Contact made

    Chelsea have initiated formal discussions with Crystal Palace regarding a potential transfer for defender Maxence Lacroix.

    3 independent reports2 high-trust
    BBC Sport Sky Sports BBC Sport

  12. Monitoring

    Maxence Lacroix is valued at around £55m by Crystal Palace.

    4 independent reports1 high-trust
    BBC Sport
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