Alexandre Lacazette to leave Arsenal
Alex Lacazette will be leaving Arsenal at the end of his current contract, which runs until June 30.
Since joining london club from Lyon in July 2017, Laca made 206 appearances in all competitions, scoring 71 goals. The 31-year-old was team's top scorer in two seasons during his time with us - in 2017/18, and also in 2020/21, when he scored his 50th Premier League goal in the win over Sheffield United in April 2021.
Lacazette was an FA Cup winner with Arsenal in 2020, was in FA Community Shield winning team in 2017 and was voted the Arsenal Player of the Season for 2018/19.
Manager Mikel Arteta, said: “Laca has been a fantastic player for us.
"He’s been a real leader on and off the pitch and has been a very important influence to our younger players.
"His commitment with us has been exceptional and we wish him and his family success and happiness.”
Technical Director Edu, added: “A big thank you to Laca from everyone at Arsenal.
"He’s been really important for us. "He will always be part of the Arsenal family and we wish him well for everything in the future.”
