News Focus
- Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix plans to exit the club this summer
- The France international seeks UEFA Champions League football next season
- Premier League giants are monitoring the €40 million-rated defender
- The 26-year-old recently earned his first cap for the French national team
Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix looks set to depart Selhurst Park when the current campaign concludes. The France international has attracted attention from other top-flight English clubs.
The 26-year-old centre-back earned his first cap for Les Bleus in March. His performances convinced national team boss Didier Deschamps to include him in the squad for this summer’s global tournament.
French media outlet RMC Sport claims the defender could feature in his final league match for the Eagles in the coming weeks. Although his deal runs until 2029, the London club accept they may lose their star defender.
Lacroix dreams of competing in the UEFA Champions League. The Eagles cannot provide European football at that level. Palace have valued the player at €40 million. Several continental teams are monitoring the situation. However, the strongest interest comes from elite Premier League sides.