Two years, 48 million euros, and an extraordinary luxury: Alexandre Lacazette is preparing to join the Saudi Pro League. According to our cross information, the 34 -year -old French has reached a two -season agreement with Neom, promoted ambitious supported by the PIF. A contract that quadruple his Lyon salary (around € 6 million gross per year) to reach almost € 24 million net per season. In short, € 462,000 net weekly.
A golden bridge from the signing for Lacazette
The deal includes a bonus of around € 6 million, paid in twice. There is a progressive performance bonus: € 500,000 every 10 goals scored, capped at € 2 million per season. What encourage the former Gunner to extend his offensive career. According to The teamthe medical examination has already taken place in Paris on Wednesday.
Lacazette will take advantage of a high-tech villa in the Oxagon district (estimated value: $ 4 million), six round trips in private jet with Lyon each year, and € 1 million annual to be among the Ambassadors of the Neom Project. A way to attract the French -speaking market before the 2034 World Cup.
We understand why Lacazette did not resist the Saudi offer.
Why did Neom put as much on the table? The club is looking for a strong French face. After Benrahma, place in Lacazette to extend her influence. The PIF intends to give weight to this brand new Saudi franchise, in a well -oiled strategy of image and soft power.
OL loses much more than a goalscorer
There is no transfer compensation because the end of the contract, and a significant part of the lightened payroll, but also one of the last symbols of Lyon DNA which flies away. The departure of Lacazette, even at 34, leaves an emotional void. Will Rhodanians only be able to fill this identity deficit? But we imagine that this is the last of their concerns right now.
Futuristic villa, quadruple salary, royal bonus: Lacazette accepted Saudi gold. It remains to make it a real sports eldorado.
