Report: Crystal Palace to open contract talks with star amid major transfer interest
Crystal Palace is set to initiate contract negotiations with defender Maxence Lacroix amid significant transfer interest from major clubs. The club aims to secure Lacroix's long-term future as he has become a standout player in the Premier League. His recent call-up to the French national team has further heightened his profile in the football world.
- ▪Crystal Palace is preparing to offer Maxence Lacroix an improved contract this summer.
- ▪Lacroix has developed into one of the Premier League's elite defenders since joining from Wolfsburg in 2024.
- ▪Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Lacroix.
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