Alexandre Lacazette confirms he’s leaving Arsenal as a free agent after 5-years at the club

Alexandre Lacazette has confirmed he’ll depart Arsenal as a free agent when his contract ends this month, bringing an finish to his five-year keep on the membership.

The French striker, who is ready to return to his former facet Lyon, introduced his departure from the Emirates with a social media assertion.

Each Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu have thanked the 31-year-old for his service, with the supervisor praising his ‘distinctive’ dedication.

In his message, Lacazette mirrored on his spell, writing: ‘5 years in the past, my dream got here true… to signal for Arsenal,’ it learn.

‘It has been an honour to put on the jersey, to be part of this household. I gained trophies, I met actual and good ppl (sic), and I fell much more in love with this membership.

‘Good luck for the way forward for the membership and the followers, it has been a pleasure.

‘As soon as a Gunner, at all times a Gunner. Thanks Arsenal.’

Edu, in the meantime, added: ‘A giant thanks to Laca from everybody at Arsenal.

‘He is been actually vital for us. He’ll at all times be a part of the Arsenal household and we want him properly for every little thing sooner or later.’

Lacazette gained the FA Cup with the facet in 2020, and likewise lifted the Group Defend in 2017. He was voted the Arsenal Participant of the Season for 2018-19. 

The French soccer star who joined Arsenal in 2017 from Lyon, made 206 appearances in all competitions, scoring 71 objectives.