Chrislain Matsima: Crystal Palace eye new centre-back target amid Maxence Lacroix exit fear

Standard Sport understands that while there have been no club-to-club talks, Matsima is one of a number of centre-back options under consideration.Matsima, who is under contract until 2030, was an integral part of Augsburg’s defence last season before suffering a tendon tear, which kept him out for four months.The 24-year-old made one appearance for Thierry Henry’s France side in the final of the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. That squad featured current Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.Chrislain Matsima (back row, second from left) won an Olympic silver medal in a France team featuring Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki, and Jean-Philippe MatetaAFP via Getty ImagesNoted for his strength, size and speed, Matsima joined Augsburg permanently from Monaco in January 2025 after an initial loan spell