Maxence Lacroix Joins Crystal Palace from Wolfsburg

Published 2024-08-29 09:28 by Austin Ivy
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Crystal Palace have secured the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg for a fee of approximately £18 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. The French centre-back, aged 24, is set to undergo a medical in London within the next 24 hours.

Transfer Details

All necessary documents have been approved by both Crystal Palace and Wolfsburg, finalising the transfer. Lacroix has been a primary target for Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who sought him as a replacement for Joachim Andersen.

Background

Lacroix, who previously declined a new contract at Wolfsburg in early July, has been on Crystal Palace’s radar for several weeks. The club initially submitted a bid for the defender on 21 August, following reports of their interest dating back to mid-August.

Player Profile

Maxence Lacroix is known for his strong defensive capabilities, including aerial duels and tackling. His addition is expected to bolster Crystal Palace’s defensive line for the upcoming season.

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