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Jonathan Gorrie

Alexandre Lacazette vows to help Lyon return to Europe after sealing return from Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette has vowed to help Lyon return to European competition after sealing an emotional return to his former club.

A product of their youth academy, the Frenchman moved back to the club after a five-year stint at Arsenal, leaving on a free transfer upon the expiration on his contract.

Prior to his move to England, the forward scored 129 goals in 275 games, earning Lyon a club-record £52m in the summer of 2017.

Capped 16 times by France, the bulk of his international appearances came while he was plying his trade in Ligue 1 and he rejoins a Lyon side who finished eighth last season on a three-year contract.

During his first spell at the club, Lacazette lifted both the Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed Lacazette as a “real leader” upon his departure and the stirker is looking to take those skills into helping restore former glories at the Groupama Stadium.

“Even without a European Cup to play, the project was more important than anything else," Lacazette said.

"I felt I could be useful in the dressing room and on the pitch, it was the best decision. It is moving to come back. I want to help the club to return to the top and qualify for Europe."

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