Alexandre Lacazette explains why he chose Arsenal and reveals what he thinks he will bring to the Gunners
The French international became the Gunners second summer signing on Wednesday, following the free transfer arrival of Sead Kolasinac from Schalke, penning a long-term deal
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Your support makes all the difference.Alexandre Lacazette has revealed he always dreamed of joining Arsenal and pledged to help them win titles after sealing his club-record move from Lyon.
The French international became the Gunners second summer signing on Wednesday, following the free transfer arrival of Sead Kolasinac from Schalke, penning a long-term deal at the Emirates.
The 26-year-old is expected to add some much-needed cutting edge after grabbing 37 goals in all competitions last term and upon putting pen to paper he explained what he thinks he will bring to the side.
"I am of course delighted and very proud too because Arsenal is a legendary club. Throughout my childhood, thanks to Thierry Henry and other French players, I always dreamed of playing for this club so today that dream has been fulfilled," he told the club's official website.
"Arsenal is also the club which plays the best football in England, so I really wanted to come here."
Lacazette continued: "When I play I like to use my pace and to link up with my team-mates. As a forward of course I like to score goals, but that is not all that I am about. I love good flowing football where the whole team is engaged. First of all you need to have players behind you who pass the ball well, resulting in good goalscoring opportunities.
"I want to give 100% in every match. I want to show I am worthy of the shirt. I want to do everything I can to make sure we win titles."
Gunners boss Wenger is in no doubt of what Lacazette can add to the squad.
"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," Wenger said on the club's official website.
"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 be part of the squad which heads to Australia and then China on tour this weekend, with a home debut likely in the Emirates Cup at the end of July.
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