{"id":20861,"date":"2026-07-24T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=20861"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:00:12","slug":"when-maxence-lacroix-will-join-up-with-the-chelsea-squad-as-medical-booked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=20861","title":{"rendered":"When Maxence Lacroix will join up with the Chelsea squad as medical booked"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea are on the brink of securing their next signing, with Maxence Lacroix scheduled for a medical ahead of his \u00a352m move from Crystal Palace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s transfer strategy continues to feel like a game of Football Manager, dropping huge cash on players like Marco Palestra and Morgan Rogers. <\/p>\n

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Now, Xabi Alonso is strengthening his backline by snagging Maxence Lacroix for around \u00a352m. The French centre-back is riding high after earning a late call-up to Didier Deschamps\u2019 2026 World Cup squad, where he actually clocked quality minutes, starting in a 4-1 thrashing of Norway and featuring in that wild 6-4 bronze-medal battle against England. <\/p>\n

The Chelsea board have more than kept their promise to Alonso, allowing him to dictate transfer plans and backing him all the way, with over \u00a3200 million spent so far. <\/p>\n

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Maxence Lacroix\u2019s likely return date for Chelsea<\/h2>\n

Maxence Lacroix is set for his medical today before joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n

A \u00a352 million deal is being finalised\u2060, with the 26-year-old centre-back signing a Chelsea contract until June 2032\u2060.<\/p>\n

Following his World Cup campaign with France, he will skip the upcoming pre-season tour to take an extended holiday.<\/p>\n

Instead, Lacroix will link up with the squad at Cobham upon their return, much like record \u00a3117m signing Morgan Rogers, who is also resting after international duties before joining first-team training.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s centre-back options are officially stacked<\/h2>\n

Maxence Lacroix\u2019s impending arrival immediately reshapes Chelsea\u2019s centre-back options. <\/p>\n

Alongside Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mamadou Sarr, Aaron Anselmino, Axel Disasi, and Trevoh Chalobah, competition at central defence is fiercer than ever. <\/p>\n

Yet a partnership between Lacroix and Levi Colwill stands out as Chelsea\u2019s most complete pairing. Lacroix brings that explosive recovery speed, aerial power, and one-on-one defending, seamlessly complementing Colwill\u2019s composure, vision, and progressive left-footed passing. <\/p>\n

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