Real Madrid are interested in signing 26-year-old French international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Maxence Lacroix is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have identified the 26-year-old Crystal Palace centre-back as a priority target for the summer transfer window.
The French international has done quite well since moving to the Premier League, and he is likely to be tempted to join the Spanish club if there is a concrete proposal ahead of him. Real Madrid need more quality and depth in the defensive unit, and they have been linked with multiple central defenders in recent weeks.
However, the Merengues have ruled out a move for William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate. It remains to be seen whether they can get a deal done for the Crystal Palace star. The Eagles have recently sold Marc Guehi to Manchester City, and selling another key player in the summer would be devastating for them.
Palace have looked mediocre at the back this season, and they need to improve there. They cannot afford to sell the French defender in the summer. However, it will be difficult for them to keep him at the club if Real Madrid is truly keen on securing his signature. Lacroix has also been linked with Chelsea and Liverpool.
Maxence Lacroix Premier League stats 2025/26
- Tackles per game: 1.4
- Interceptions per game: 1
- Clearances per game: 3.7
- Balls recovered per game: 4.3
- Passing accuracy: 90%
- Duels won: 5.3
Real Madrid could tempt Lacroix
Real Madrid have the financial muscle to offer a substantial sum for the player, and the French defender is likely to be distracted if Real Madrid comes calling. Lacroix is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge.
The opportunity move to La Liga would be exciting for him. The 26-year-old would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he could challenge for major trophies with them. Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba have struggled for regular opportunities this season, and they are in their 30s. Real Madrid need to start planning for the future and invest in quality defenders during the summer transfer window.
Lacroix has shown his quality in Germany and England. He has the physicality and technical attributes for Spanish football as well. The move to Real Madrid could be the ideal next step in his career, and it could help him fulfil his ambitions.
