Alexandre Lacazette let Arsenal enthusiasts guess his long career after issuing a cryptic reaction to the hypothesis that he would be about to leave the club this summer.
The 29-year-old striker had his worst season so far against the Gunners’ purpose last season, scoring only 12 goals in all competitions, and Mikel Arteta is in a position to sell the advance to raise money for others.summer signatures.
Atletico Madrid follow the stage very closely after Lacazette’s absence when he was at Lyon in 2017 and recent reports recommend that they are willing to offer 3 of their players, Thomas Lemar, Angel Correa or Vitolo, in exchange for The Frenchman.
However, Lacazette poured bloodwater over rumours of a imaginable outing last month and assured enthusiasts that Arsenal was her ‘dream club’.
“I am satisfied with my career because I have played for Lyon, my club since I was a kid,” he said before Arsenal’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
“I played for Arsenal, my dream in the UK.
“I am still satisfied with my career, however, I would love to win more trophies and this one can make me happier on my way to Arsenal.”
And shortly after the pre-season clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa on Saturday, Lacazette dropped some other clue imaginable that she hopes to remain in north London for the next season.
‘One word. RESTER,” Arsenal’s ‘lacazettesquad’ fan tells the striker’s message on Instagram after the friendly.
Lacazette responded with a cheeky wink emoji that many followers in the comments segment took as a sign that she was staying.
A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang did not stop the Gunners from wasting their game behind closed doors with Villa at the Emirates this weekend.
Goals from Douglas Luiz and Jacob Ramsey (2) sealed the away win when Willian scored his first at Arsenal.
Arteta beat Mesut Ozil in his first competitive match since March and Dani Ceballos also retired after completing his successive moment on loan from Real Madrid last week.
Ceballos said there is “no doubt” in his brain about returning to Arsenal this summer, despite donations from Madrid and other La Liga clubs to remain in Spain for the next campaign.
“I am very pleased to be back with Arsenal.I am very pleased to be back in a club where I feel important,” said the Spanish midfielder on Arsenal’s official website.
“It is true that I had other options, such as staying at Real Madrid and returning to the Spanish league, where they were interested in me.
“I spoke to the manager last year, before the FA Cup final, and told him that I wanted to stay at Arsenal and win titles. I was satisfied with what Mikel had built at the club since he arrived.
“I had a good time at this club last season and never doubted that I was looking to return.”
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