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Chelsea have officially announced the signing of France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a long-term contract. The commanding central defender revealed he shares the "same desire" to win trophies as new Blues manager Xabi Alonso.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.