Everyone knows the legend of Chelsea, its tradition of winning, and to be a part of that is a proud moment,’ said Lacroix. A product of Sochaux’s academy, Lacroix made 28 senior appearances for the French club’s first team before joining Wolfsburg in August 2020. Lacroix’s performances in the Premier League and in Europe with Palace earned him international recognition in March, when he made his debut for France. He was then included in Les Bleus’ squad for the FIFA World Cup and made three appearances at the tournament as his country claimed a fourth-place finish. Welcome to Chelsea, Maxence!