C. Palace 
- 6 September
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Will Maxence Lacroix leave C. Palace and join Chelsea?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Maxence Lacroix's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Maxence Lacroix.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Maxence Lacroix (26).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Maxence Lacroix.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jorrel Hato, Mamadou Sarr)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah)
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Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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75.2
81.7
|
Sepp van den Berg |
 Brentford
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€35.9M |
|
74.6
75.0
|
Omar Alderete |
 Sunderland
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€13.1M |
|
74.1
74.1
|
Federico Baschirotto |
 Cremonese
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€2.5M |
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74.0
76.8
|
Thomas Kristensen |
 Atalanta
|
€11.5M |
|
74.0
76.7
|
Jay Idzes |
 Sassuolo
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€10.4M |
|
73.9
75.2
|
Johan Vásquez |
 Genoa
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€11.3M |
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73.9
78.5
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Matthijs de Ligt |
 Man Utd
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€39.9M |
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73.9
73.9
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Joe Rodon |
 Leeds Utd
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€13.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Emiliano Martínez | 28-08-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Martín Zubimendi | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 12-08-2026 | Report | |
| Jhon Lucumí | 05-08-2026 | Report |
Maxence Lacroix
D (C)
Skill: 73.9
Pot: 78.2
Team
Chelsea
Chelsea
Contracted Until
30 Jun 32
ETV
€37.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€33.9M – €41.4M
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Who is Maxence Lacroix?
Maxence Lacroix (FRA) is a a ball winning defender and currently plays for Chelsea. Maxence Lacroix is 26 years old (2000/04/06) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 4. Maxence Lacroix has also been used as a stopper.
Maxence Lacroix's current transfer value is between €33.9M and €41.4M. His last transfer was from C. Palace to Chelsea in 2026. Chelsea paid C. Palace €60.7M for Maxence Lacroix.
Maxence Lacroix latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
