Crystal Palace has officially signed defender Maxence Lacroix from VfL Wolfsburg for an initial fee of €18 million, with a potential €3 million in performance-based incentives. Lacroix, 24, expressed gratitude to Wolfsburg and its fans for his development during his four-year tenure, which included 130 appearances. The transfer comes amid speculation regarding the future of fellow centre-back Marc Guehi, who has attracted bids from Newcastle United, and following the departure of Joachim Andersen to Fulham for up to £30 million. Palace has also secured a loan agreement for Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea. Lacroix's move marks a strategic decision for Palace to bolster their defensive lineup after recent player departures. Wolfsburg is now on the lookout for a replacement for Lacroix, with Ismaël Doukouré of Strasbourg being a potential target.