Xabi Alonso has backed Maxence Lacroix to become a leader at Chelsea, following his £52m arrival from Crystal Palace.
Lacroix hascompleted his move to Chelsea with the defender signing a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge. He becomes Chelsea's fourth signing of the summer and reinforces the Blues' backline under new head coach Alonso.
Alonso knows the 26-year-old from his time in the Bundesliga and has been impressed with Lacroix's rise since arriving in thePremier League two years ago.
The centre-back won the FA Cup, Community Shield and Europa Conference League at Palace, while breaking into the France national side.
Alonso has no doubts that Lacroix will become a central figure in his Chelsea side this season. Lacroix will link up with Chelsea following the club's return from a pre-season tour of Australia and Asia.
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Lacroix hascompleted his move to Chelsea with the defender signing a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge. He becomes Chelsea's fourth signing of the summer and reinforces the Blues' backline under new head coach Alonso.
Alonso knows the 26-year-old from his time in the Bundesliga and has been impressed with Lacroix's rise since arriving in thePremier League two years ago.
The centre-back won the FA Cup, Community Shield and Europa Conference League at Palace, while breaking into the France national side.
Alonso has no doubts that Lacroix will become a central figure in his Chelsea side this season. Lacroix will link up with Chelsea following the club's return from a pre-season tour of Australia and Asia.
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