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- France centre-back moves to Blues in £52m transfer Stones signs two-year contract with Serie A club Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer. The France international, who won t
- Maxence Lacroix joins ‘beautiful club’ Chelsea as John Stones seals Inter deal
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France centre-back moves to Blues in £52m transfer Stones signs two-year contract with Serie A club Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer. The France international, who won the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, was the Blues’ main defensive target of the window. Lacroix, 26, signs a six-year deal with Xabi Alonso’s side. “I am really happy to b
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France centre-back moves to Blues in £52m transfer Stones signs two-year contract with Serie A club Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer. The France international, who won the FA Cup and Confer
Maxence Lacroix joins ‘beautiful club’ Chelsea as John Stones seals Inter deal
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Maxence Lacroix joins ‘beautiful club’ Chelsea as John Stones seals Inter deal
France centre-back moves to Blues in £52m transfer Stones signs two-year contract with Serie A club Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace to become the club’s fifth signing of the summer. The France international, who won the FA Cup and Conference League with Palace, was the Blues’ main defensive target of the window. Lac
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