Maxence Lacroix has undeniably elevated his standing within the football world over the past year. Following an exceptional season with Crystal Palace, the French center-back’s consistently strong performances earned him a call-up from Didier Deschamps on May 14th, securing his spot among the 26 players traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer. This significant recognition comes just two months after an encouraging initial training camp during the United States tour.

This newfound prominence naturally generates considerable interest from other clubs. Sources indicate that the former Wolfsburg player’s journey is expected to continue outside of Selhurst Park next season, though he is likely to remain within the Premier League.

A minimum price tag of 40 million euros has been set for the defender.

Reports suggest that Lacroix is determined to compete in the Champions League, making participation in Europe’s elite club competition his foremost criterion when selecting his next destination.

Crystal Palace, currently positioned 15th in the Premier League standings, acknowledges the substantial interest in their prized asset and recognizes that retaining the French international will be a challenging task. Securing the services of the towering 1.90m defender will require a significant investment. The London club is reportedly demanding no less than 40 million euros simply to initiate transfer negotiations. The question remains which club will meet their valuation.