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French international Maxence Lacroix has signed for Chelsea (Dan Mullan) Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their defensive line, hailing his "strong personality".
The French international was unveiled on Thursday, moving to Stamford Bridge from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($70 million).
Lacroix agreed a six-year contract and will link up with the new club for their pre-season preparations.
"I know Maxence from my time in the Bundesliga," said former Liverpool star Alonso, who rose to prominence as one of Europe's brightest coaches at Bayer Leverkusen.
"But I think that his progression and his adaptation in the Premier League has been fantastic. Not just on the pitch but in terms of personality, leadership.
"He has these attributes and is a very reliable player that will give us power…
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