WIRE — Chelsea have reportedly finalized an agreement to sign French star Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The defender is scheduled to undergo his medical onFridayprior to signing his contract. As per David Ornstein, Chelsea and Crystal Palace have settled on a £52 million fee for the 26-year-old defender. The UEFA Conference League champions initially sought over Transfer: Maxence Lacroix set for Chelsea medical
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