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Lacroix joined Wolfsburg from French club Sochaux Crystal Palace have signed Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix in a deal worth up to £18m. Palace have been linked with the 24-year-old throughout the transfer window and he joins on a five-year deal. The former France U20s defender joined Wolfsburg in 2020, made 130 appearances and played under Palace boss Oliver Glasner when he was in charge. Palace sold centre-back Joachim Andersen to Fulham in a deal worth up to £30m but look set to hold onto England international Marc Guehi, who has been tracked by Newcastle. They are also close to signing Chelsea defender Trevor Chalobah. Follow live coverage of transfer deadline day See every done deal on transfer deadline day Lacroix came through the youth teams at Sochaux and played 28 times for the French club before moving to Wolfsburg. He was part of the Wolfsburg side that qualified for the Champions League under Glasner and played in all six of their group-stage matches in 2021. On the move, Lacroix said: "It’s like a dream for a young football player. I’m really happy to be here and arrive at this good team. "I watched Palace’s last games and I was really happy for the coach, because I’d played under him before. I think it’s the right moment to move to the Premier League. " Palace chairman Steve Parish said: "We have watched Maxence play at the very highest level of European football and we are delighted to be able to welcome him to Selhurst Park. "He is another young, talented player to add to the club, and I am sure he will prove himself to be a valuable asset for Oliver and the squad. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Transfer deadline day: Arsenal in talks to sign Chelsea's Sterling as Brentford accept Toney bid Atkinson century leads England dominance of Sri Lanka US Open: Shelton takes first set against Tiafoe It's not a scandal if nobody knows, right? Watch all episodes of British dramedy with Anna Paquin and Sophie Okonedo Victoria Wood's heart-warming comedy classic The bittersweet story of the lives and loves of a canteen crew An epic tale of seduction, blood and immortality A vivid reinvention of Anne Rice’s gothic Vampire Chronicles series Clive Owen stars in a dystopian action thriller. Video Clive Owen stars in a dystopian action thriller It's 2027, Britain is a brutal police state and a government employee receives a dangerous request Atkinson not surprised by maiden Test century 'My heart dies every time I lose' - Osaka after US Open exit Stunning Rathnayake catch ends Atkinson innings. Video Stunning Rathnayake catch ends Atkinson innings 'Never grow up, Joe' - England's Peter Pan plays Rootball Root's brilliant century gives England edge on day one against Sri Lanka. Video Root's brilliant century gives England edge on day one against Sri Lanka 'Bold but not reckless - Carsley adopts youthful evolution for England' What's happening and when at Paris Paralympics? Liverpool host Real Madrid - who plays who in new-look Champions League? Mercedes and Verstappen 'keep open communication' over future move - Wolff Spectacular opening ceremony ignites Paris Paralympics Who is new Liverpool signing Chiesa and why is the fee £10m? Pundits pick best Champions League moments, players & 2024-25 winners. Video Pundits pick best Champions League moments, players & 2024-25 winners Paralysed by an ex-boyfriend, Otto rises as Paralympian 'Evans retires as one of NI's all-time greats' 'When I win the ball, I'm happy' - who is incoming Man Utd midfielder Ugarte? How a Facebook advert changed a life and the look of a sport F1 Q&A: Can Norris still narrow gap to win Championship? Schoolmates and bridesmaids battle for Paralympic gold How Ali's 'War of the Worlds' started crossover fight trend 'I don't want London to be best Paralympics ever' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.