The France centre-back said: “When I spoke with the manager, I saw that we have the same direction and desire for this club. We want to win.
“When you see the quality of the players here, everything we have around the club, it’s something that we can achieve. The ambition is to lift trophies, and I can’t wait to contribute.”
Chelsea Move Completed
Lacroix, 25, has joined Chelsea in a deal reported to be worth approximately £51-52 million. The defender has signed a long-term contract at the club.
The French international arrives after two solid seasons in the Premier League with Crystal Palace and has previous experience in the Bundesliga. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who knows Lacroix from their time in Germany, has spoken positively about the signing, highlighting his reliability, physical presence and winning mentality.
Lacroix becomes one of several new additions as Chelsea continue to reshape the squad under Alonso ahead of the new campaign.