# Lacroix joins Chelsea for £52m, eager to write his story

French defender Lacroix has completed a £52m transfer to Chelsea. He expressed excitement about writing his own chapter at the club. The move strengthens Chelsea's defensive options for the upcoming season.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg4d11g46lpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:03:45 GMT