Club English Premier League Arsenal has completed the transfer of the striker of Lyon and the France international Alexandre Lacazette.
Arsenal was not considered a favorite in the fight for Lacazette. To sign the French striker had planned Atletico Madrid, but the Madrid club failed to challenge the decision of FIFA of transfer ban.
For Lacazette Arsenal paid about 53 million euros. This deal was a record for both Arsenal and Lyon.
Lacazette was another French striker, who moved to the gunners. Previously, Arsenal played with Thierry Henry and Sylvain Wiltord, and now part listed Olivier Giroud.
“We are very pleased that Alexander has joined our team. Within a few years he proved that he is an effective finisher and productive football player. In addition, he has a strong character and good technique. He is the one who will help us this season to perform at the highest level,” commented Wenger, the transition Lacazette.
Alexander Lacazette held in Lyon 274 of the match in which he scored 127 goals and recorded 43 assists. In the French team recruit “Arsenal” in 2013 played 11 matches and scored one goal.
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