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France centre-back moves to Blues in £52m move Stones joins Serie A team on two-year agreement Maxence Lacroix has moved to Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the team’s fifth signing of the summer so far. In addition, the France international, who claimed victory the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, has been the Blues’ main defensive target of the window.
Reports also note that lacroix, 26, signs a six-year agreement with Xabi Alonso’s side. Further context suggests “I am really happy to be part of this beautiful team,” stated Lacroix, who played three times for France at the World Cup, including in their 6-4 bronze medal fixture defeat to England.
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Reporting originally appeared via Football | The Guardian. Facts, quotes, and context in the source may differ from this rephrased briefing.