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[Getty Images] Chelsea are also expected to announce the £52m signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace . At 26, he would be the Blues' oldest signing since 2022.
New boss Xabi Alonso said: "We want a squad with the right balance between quality and mentality.
"Those things need to match in terms of maturity, but I think we are starting the new season with good energy. That's important."
Chelsea have also brought in £1117m Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa - and Alonso has said he "has a plan" to play the attacking midfielder with Cole Palmer - winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting, striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg and full-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
They are expected to sign midfielder Valentin Barco, also from Strasbourg, in the coming weeks.
That will leave Chelsea with nearly 40 players in their squad and needing to sell a…
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