ARSENAL FORWARD ALEXANDRE Lacazette revealed he held talks with French giants Paris Saint-Germain before opting to move to the Premier League.
Lacazette, who the Gunners signed from Lyon for an initial fee of €53 million in the summer, became the club’s most expensive signing.
The 26-year-old France international, who has scored four goals in seven Premier League appearances, said he could have remained in his homeland with PSG.
“We talked to PSG but I knew it was not where I wanted to go. In France, I would only play for Lyon,” Lacazette told RMC Sport.
“PSG could have helped me progress because of the big players they have but I wanted to play in another league.”
It has been a difficult start to the season for Arsenal, though Arsene Wenger’s men are seven matches unbeaten in all competitions since their 4-0 rout at Liverpool.
Arsenal are fifth in the Premier League, six points adrift of leaders Manchester City, while the Londoners have won their opening two Europa League fixtures.
“I believe in the title, whether in the Premier League or in the Europa League,” Lacazette added.
“We have a big group, everyone gets along, it’s not always the best that wins.”
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“….and I instantly regret my decision.”
@David: why?
@Jordan Callaghan: just a guess, but it’s probably because arsenal are nowhere near PSG’s level.
@Jordan Callaghan: because Arsenal aren’t as good as PSG
@FPL Thommo: if that is the case, then all of United’s signings would be regretting their choices, if they were good enough for PSG.
@FPL Thommo: doubt Lacazette would start ahead of Cavani
@Jordan Callaghan: very true.
@William Boland: zero united players turned down PSG to sign for united. Try to keep up.
@FPL Thommo: exactly.
@William Boland: obsessed with Utd Boland ! Six weeks six weeks !!!
@FPL Thommo: didn’t Zlatan blank a new contract with them to come to United. Pretty sure they wuda taken him back again when he’s fit. Do your research before acting smart
@Ray Taff: no, he didnt. He told them he was leaving so no contract was offered. He turned down many offers to join United, but psg was not one of them.
So take your own advice and do some research.
Oh, and learn how to spell.
@Johnny Bravo: revelling in someone being injured, you really are showing yourself up for the child that you are. And it’s funny how all of the United fans are good at giving a bit of ribbing, particularly to Liverpool fans, but get very worked up when they get it back.
I doubt he turned them down, more likely that he was back option up incase they didn’t get Neymar, even though it wouldn’t have been a like for like
@Ragman: It’s funny the way you make up these little scenarios in your head to justify your rationale
@Ragman: Wouldn’t even get in the team over Cavani, never mind Neymar or Mbappe. PSG targeting bigger fish.
@Leon: that’s why he was nothing more then a back up Leon . Keep up
Didn’t he turn down the Merseyside team also
@Johnny Bravo: easy decision
@FPL Thommo: yea dodged a bullet there
Proper striker !!
Arsenal are so lucky they play in London
I would have him over Cavani. Brilliant signing for Arsenal. Will score many goals for them & rate him highly