Alexandre Lacazette's first interview as an Arsenal player - read transcript in full as striker reveals he had always dreamed of playing for the Gunners
- Alexandre Lacazette completed Ā£53million move to Arsenal on Wednesday
- The forward revealed he had always dreamed of playing for the club
- Lacazette highlighted influence compatriot Thierry Henry and Arsenal other French stars had on him growing upĀ
Alexandre Lacazette has revealed the reasons he chose to join Arsenal in his first full interview as a Gunner.
The striker has become Arsenal's record signing after signing from Lyon in a deal which could be worth up to Ā£53m.
The deal was completed on Wednesday, with Frenchman Lacazette signing a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Alexandre Lacazette has given his first interview since signing for Arsenal on Wednesday
The new Gunners forward revealed in the chat he had always dreamed of playing for ArsenalĀ
The striker has signed a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium after leaving Lyon
Speaking to Arsenal Media of the club's official website, Lacazette revealed he had always dreamed of playing for the Gunners to follow in the footsteps of other Frenchmen to have played for the club including Thierry Henry.
The 26-year-old also said having a number of compatriots in the team would help him settle in at the north London club.
Revealing he loves to score goals, Lacazette insisted in the interview there is much more to his game than just finding the back of the net.
Ā You can read the full chat with Arsenal Media below.Ā
Lacazette was in London on Tuesday to undergo his medical before completing Ā£53m move
Lacazette poses with his new manager, Arsene Wenger, after moving to Arsenal
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