Alexandre Lacazette left Arsenal last year and the French striker has fired back at those that called him a finished striker when he moved to Lyon.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)
The 2022 summer transfer window was a turning point in Alexandre Lacazette’s career. The former Arsenal striker left the club for free and returned to his former team, Lyon, where he has been playing in the French Ligue one. Many doubted him and proclaimed that he was a finished striker, but Lacazette has proved them wrong.
This season, Lacazette has been outstanding for Lyon, scoring 19 goals in the French Ligue one. He has been the driving force behind Lyon’s success this season, helping them to challenge for the European spots. His performances have been so impressive that he might start getting call-ups to the French national team.
Speaking to Téléfoot, Lacazette opened up about the doubts that were cast upon him when he left Arsenal. “Because many people thought I was finished, and were saying that I wouldn’t succeed, that the club was making a mistake. I wanted to show that Lyon were right in calling on me,” he said.
Lacazette’s return to Lyon has been a breath of fresh air for the club. He has brought a new energy and enthusiasm to the team, and his goals have been crucial in their success this season. His performances have also silenced his critics who had written him off after his time at Arsenal.
Lacazette’s success at Lyon this season is a testament to his resilience and determination. He refused to let the doubts of others affect him and instead used it as motivation to prove them wrong. His form has also shown that he is far from being a finished striker and still has a lot to offer at the highest level.
In conclusion, Alexandre Lacazette has been outstanding for Lyon this season, scoring 19 goals in the French Ligue one. His performances have silenced his critics who had written him off after his time at Arsenal. Lacazette’s success is a testament to his resilience and determination, and he has proved that he is far from being a finished striker.
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Just because he scores 19 in France doesn't mean he's not finished. He scored 30+ in France before joining Arsenal. Banging goals in over in France is one thing but doing it in the Premier league is another, he was never good enough for the premier league and never will be.