Arsenal signaled its intention to make an immediate return to the Premier League’s elite by signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, one of Europe’s most prolific players in recent years. “I am of course delighted and very proud too because Arsenal is a legendary club,” Lacazette told the club’s website. “We are very happy to have Alexandre join our group,” Wenger said. Lacazette was the leader of a golden generation of Lyon players including Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti and Bayern midfielder Corentin Tolisso who have also left for more prestigious sides. At Lyon, Lacazette will be replaced by striker Bertrand Traore of Burkina Faso, who signed a five-year deal from Chelsea, and forward Mariano Diaz, who was brought in from Real Madrid.

Source: Washington Post July 05, 2017 16:22 UTC