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Maxence Lacroix. Photo: Chelsea \/ X<\/p>\n
Lacroix said: \u201cI think it\u2019s the best move for me because it\u2019s the best club in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cI spoke with Malo [Gusto]. I spoke with Trev [Chalobah]. I spoke with Benoit [Badiashile]. It\u2019s easy for people to speak well about this club because it has a lot of big history and I\u2019m really proud to be a part of it now.<\/p>\n
\u201cI spoke with the manager on the phone. We spoke about tactics, we spoke about how he sees the game. First of all, I was happy just to speak about football with him, and I saw that we have the same direction and desire for this club.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I spoke with the gaffer, when I spoke also with the people I know from the national team who play for Chelsea, like Malo, they told me it was the best club I can go to.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo already I was saying: \u201cOkay, I don\u2019t need to think too much\u201d. After talking to people I said to myself: \u201cThis is the best step forward for me\u201d.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, it is being reported in the UK press that 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck has agreed to join Chelsea from Brighton, with the Press Association reporting he will join Chelsea on the next leg of their pre-season tour in Hong Kong on a two-year deal. He has enjoyed a renaissance in his thirties, netting \u00a051 goals and 18 assists in 201 appearances for Brighton. That puts the futures of Liam Delap and Nicholas Jackson firmly in the spotlight. <\/p>\n
Fellow veteran Jordan Henderson has officially been released by Brentford, as his mooted move to Chelsea moves closer. According to the Sunderland Echo, Alonso had hoped for his former Bayer Leverkusen star Granit Xhaka, but once that didn\u2019t eventuate, turned to Henderson.<\/p>\n
Stones\u2019 move to Inter means England has major stars in the Bundesliga (Harry Kane), LaLiga (Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Anthony Gordon) and now Serie A.<\/p>\n
He had been linked with a move to London once his City contract expired, but has chosen Italy instead.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m someone who is very hungry to win again,\u201d he told Inter\u2019s website. \u201cI\u2019ve been very, very lucky and fortunate to have won so many things in the past. I want to bring that experience here and help the team, help the club and keep learning and growing as a player.<\/p>\n
He’s finally home.
It’s time to welcome our newest Interista \ud83d\udda4\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49https:\/\/t.co\/ZoQtHV0MuU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DpMQolwtXt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Inter \u2b50\u2b50 (@Inter_en) July 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Lacroix is the 19th most expensive defender in the SuperCoach EPL, but his valuation was done based on his season at Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n At \u00a38, 490, 000, he was the 14th highest performing defender in last season\u2019s game, averaging 7.9 points per outing for a total of 275 points. For context, his ranking was higher than William Saliba, Micky van de Ven, Reece James and Diogo Dalot, to name a few just behind him, while comparable with Nico O\u2019Reilly from Manchester City, Pedro Porro from Spurs and Jurrien Timber from Arsenal. <\/p>\n Only seven defenders scored more than 300 points last season, and they\u2019re all more expensive than the Frenchman, whose move to a new and improved Chelsea could make him an interesting catch. So far, he\u2019s under the radar, only in 1 per cent of SuperCoach EPL sides this coming season. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Welbeck could also be a steal, another over indexing last year finishing 23rd but being the 35th most expensive option in the game. The only risk with the England veteran is he goes from a more regular starter to playing second fiddle to Joao Pedro, but his move to Stamford Bridge probably places him immediately as second choice striker, so he could be a difference maker brought off the bench when goals are needed. <\/p>\n At \u00a36, 200, 000, you\u2019re getting a player who bagged 213 points last term but is cheaper than most of the other strikers at the big clubs. <\/p>\n Henderson is probably less of a player to rush for, likely brought in to add experience and depth to Chelsea\u2019s ranks but it is hard to see him as an automatic or early starter. <\/p>\n More tips<\/p>\n Young Premier League talent about to explode in 2026-2027 that you need to get on early in your SuperCoach EPL squad<\/a><\/p>\n SuperCoach EPL: 11 World Cup stars for your squad including outrageous bargain for record Premier League signing<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re all-in on Australia\u2019s leading fantasy football game<\/a><\/p>\n All-too-early cheapies to balance your fantasy football squad<\/a><\/p>\n Chelsea\u2019s ins and outs so far <\/p>\n In<\/p>\n Maxence Lacroix \u2013 Crystal Palace, \u00a351m<\/p>\n Morgan Rogers\u00a0\u2013 Aston Villa, \u00a3117m<\/p>\n Geovany Quenda \u2013 Sporting, \u00a343.5m<\/p>\n Marco Palestra- Atalanta, \u00a343m<\/p>\n Denner \u2013 Corinthians, \u00a38.7m<\/p>\n Dastan Satpaev \u2013 Kairat Almaty, \u00a32.1m<\/p>\n Emmanuel Emegha \u2013 Strasbourg, undisclosed<\/p>\n Out<\/p>\n Marc Cucurella\u00a0\u2013 Real Madrid, \u00a351.8m<\/p>\n Andrey Santos\u00a0\u2013 Man Utd, \u00a350m<\/p>\n Tyrique George \u2013 Everton, \u00a324m<\/p>\n Jimmy-Jay Morgan \u2013 West Brom, \u00a34m<\/p>\n Have you signed up for SuperCoach EPL? Select your team now!<\/a><\/p>\n