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Arsenal FC make Olympique Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette their record signing!

English Premier League side Arsenal FC have signed France striker Alexandre Lacazette from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais for an estimated 60 million Euros.

26 year old Lyon-born Lacazette started his football with local side ELCS Lyon, but soon caught the attention of Olympique Lyonnais and played for all their youth teams as he did for France.

In 2010 he made his professional debut and Lacazette became a crucial player for his home town club. Now he leaves Lyon and France for the first time with Arsenal through manager Wenger has a certain French touch to it, which should make it easier for Lacazette to adopt in London.

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said, “We are very happy to have Alexandre join our group. 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 is expected to travel with the available Arsenal squady to Sydney this weekend and is likely to make his home debut in the Emirates Cup on July 29 or July 30.

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