Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso commented on the transfer of Maxence Lacroix to the team. He noted that the player is a very reliable footballer and will strengthen the team's defense.
Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso commented on the transfer of Maxence Lacroix to the team. He noted that the player is a very reliable footballer and will strengthen the team's defense.
The coach emphasized that Maxence has a direct positive influence on the team due to his self-confidence. Therefore, this transfer is a very good decision not only for today but also for the future.
Alonso added that the player has a strong character, is a mature footballer, and always strives for victory. 'I am particularly attracted by this trait because he embodies a winning mentality,' he said.
As is known, Maxence Lacroix moved from Crystal Palace to Chelsea. Previously, he played for the German club Wolfsburg.
According to sources, the Portuguese expert told the club management about his desire to keep the Brazilian winger Vinícius in the team.
The head coach of the Madrid club Real, José Mourinho, is against the departure of the Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior in the summer transfer window. This was reported by The Telegraph newspaper.
Previously, there were reports that the London club Arsenal was interested in the Brazilian footballer.
Vinícius' current contract with Real runs until the summer of 2027. The Brazilian forward has been playing for the Madrid club since the summer of 2018. Last season, he participated in 53 matches in all tournaments, scoring 22 goals and making 14 assists.
According to Transfermarkt data, Vinícius Júnior's market value is 140 million euros.
According to FIFA statistics, a ranking of the best footballers of the 2026 World Cup was compiled. This ranking takes into account players' effectiveness in developing attacks and creating scoring opportunities.
All field players who participated in the tournament were evaluated based on three aspects: attacking, creative, and defensive metrics, with scores ranging from 0 to 10.
France national team winger Michael Olise took first place in the creativity metric, scoring 8.29 points. Thanks to this result, Olise also became the tournament's top assist provider, making 7 assists during the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi ranked second in the creativity rating with a score of 8.26 points, and Kylian Mbappé placed third with 7.84 points.
