Football
Transfer
Alexandre Lacazette has
completed his move to Arsenal from Ligue 1 side Lyon, the Premier League club
have announced, joining the north Londoners on a long-term deal for a currently
undisclosed fee.
The Frenchman underwent
his medical on Tuesday and was unveiled as an Arsenal player on Wednesday
afternoon.
Arsenal's initial
approaches for Lacazette fell short of Lyon’s asking price and were rejected by
the French side.
But after lengthy
negotiations a transfer fee believed to be in the region of £52m, as quoted by
Lyon in the wake of the deal, was settled upon by the two clubs.
The 26-year-old told Lyon
president Jean-Michel Aulas earlier this summer that he wanted to leave the
club and was subsequently linked to Atletico Madrid.
But Atletico’s failure to
overturn their transfer ban opened the door for Arsenal to make a move on a
player they have been targeting for two years now.
Manager Arsène Wenger
described Lacazette as a "great addition" for the club who "will
help us challenge at the top level" next season.
“We are very happy to have
Alexandre join our group," he said. "He has shown over a number of
years that he can score goals and that he is a very efficient finisher.
"As well, he has very
interesting technical qualities and a strong character.
"So he is a guy who
is a great addition for us, and someone who will help us challenge at the top
level this season.”
Lacazette, who made his
senior professional debut at Lyon seven years ago, will now travel with Arsenal
to Sydney this weekend as the club's pre-season programme gets under way.
He is expected to make his
home debut in the Emirates Cup on 29 or 30 July.
The Frenchman is Wenger's
second signing of the summer, following Sead Kolasinac who joined the club on a
free transfer last month.
Credt:
www.independent.co.uk
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