Chelsea to Sign Lacrua from Crystal Palace for £52m

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxance Lacrua.

The London club will pay approximately £52m for the 26-year-old French international.

According to sources, Lacrua will undergo a medical examination for Chelsea today. If all goes as planned, he will sign a six-year contract with the club.

Last season, Lacrua made 35 appearances in the Premier League, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

It is worth noting that Crystal Palace signed Lacrua from Wolfsburg for €18m in 2024.