MX23RW : Friday, July 5 03:59:37| >> :120:22707:22707:

Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas hints at Alexandre Lacazette exit

Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas reveals that reported Arsenal and Atletico Madrid target Alexandre Lacazette will be allowed to leave the club this summer.

Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that Alexandre Lacazette will be allowed to leave the club this summer should a suitable offer arrive.

The 25-year-old has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs in recent years, with the likes of Atletico Madrid and Arsenal the latest to be credited with an interest.

Lacazette has scored 74 league goals in the last three seasons, and Aulas suggested that the France international already knows his preferred destination this summer.

"Alex had a good option with a club that is in his heart. If the club of his heart is able to match our demands - as Barcelona did last season for Samuel Umtiti - then things will go well. Otherwise, it will depend on our other business," he told reporters.

"But if any players feel that this club is not big enough for them, we will look for others who are just as strong but have the right mentality as well. If there are departures, this money will be used to recruit new players."

Aulas also confirmed that he has full faith in manager Bruno Genesio despite Lyon missing out on a Champions League place this season.

"Personally I have great esteem for Bruno but there will be a meeting of the board to be held after the Nice match to validate my proposals. That does not prevent me from saying I have no doubt that he will be the coach of OL next season," he added.

Lacazette has scored 127 goals in 274 appearances for Lyon.

ID:298310: cacheID:298310:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2766:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring a second goal during the French L1 football match between Lyon and Saint-Etienne at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, southeastern France, on November 8, 2015
Read Next:
Arsenal 'want Lacazette to replace Sanchez'
>
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Spain
vs.
Germany
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Portugal
vs.
France
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Germany Germany32107
Q Switzerland Switzerland31205
3 Hungary Hungary31023
4 Scotland flag Scotland30121

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Spain Spain33009
Q Italy Italy31114
3 Croatia Croatia30212
4 Albania national flag Albania30121

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
Q England flag England31205
Q Denmark Denmark30303
Q Slovenia Slovenia30303
4 Serbia Serbia30212

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Austria Austria32016
Q France France31205
Q Netherlands Netherlands31114
4 Poland Poland30121

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Romania Romania31114
Q Belgium Belgium31114
Q Slovakia Slovakia31114
4 Ukraine Ukraine31114

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Portugal Portugal32016
Q Turkey Turkey32016
Q Georgia Georgia31114
4 Czech Republic Czech Republic30121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!