Chelsea Sign Lacroix from Palace

Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club's fifth signing of the summer. The 26-year-old France international, who won the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, has been the Blues' main defensive target of the transfer window.

The defender signs a six-year deal with Xabi Alonso's side and played three times for France at the World Cup, including in their bronze medal match defeat to England. Lacroix expressed his happiness, stating: 'I am really happy to be part of this beautiful club.' liveiplscore.homes