The player has been impressive so far this season
Alexandre Lacazette joined Arsenal from Lyon for a club record fee of €53 million plus up to €7 million in potential bonuses last summer, signing a 5 year contract. He developed himself as one of the best forwards in Europe during his time in France.
The France International managed to score 17 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last term but injuries and dip in form resulted in less appearances. He even missed out a place in the France World Cup squad as the Les Bleus lifted the trophy after 20 years.
They signed Pierre-Emerick Aubayemeng from Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window which increased the competition for a starting place. But both of them played together towards the end of the campaign.
However, the 27 year old’s future was called into question this summer and was heavily linked with an exit. But he stayed at the club as the Premier League transfer window closed.
He insisted that he never thought of leaving the club during the summer transfer window and claimed that he wanted to fight for a regular role under new manager Unai Emery.
The Striker has started the 2018-2019 in impressive style, featuring in all the 4 Premier League fixtures so far and scoring the winner against Cardiff City last weekend.
Martin Keown has been impressed by Lacazettte’s performance so far and has urged Emery to build his team around the forward.
‘I think special mention has to go to Alexandre Lacazette’ he told the Daily Mail. ‘How patient has that man been? His attitude has been impeccable.
‘He failed to make the French squad for the World Cup then watched from afar as they went on to lift the trophy in Russia.
‘Emery used him as a substitute in his first three Premier League matches, then he finally gets to start against Cardiff. So what he do? He goes and scores the winner.
‘Lacazette now has to play and be the person they build around. Full credit to him.’
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