John Textor complained this week about the attitude of Saudi clubs towards one of his players. The boss of Lyon had not cited Alexandre Lacazette. However, we quickly learned that it was indeed the OL striker who was in the crosshairs of the new rich in world football. And it’s not over.
With his 27 goals scored this season in Ligue 1, only two less than Kylian Mbappé, Alexandre Lacazette was remembered fondly by all of Europe. Returning to Olympique Lyonnais after a few seasons at Arsenal, the General regained all its glory. And, inevitably, in the current context, it was obvious that Saudi Arabia, eager for prestigious attackers, was going to come to the information.
In recent days, we learned that a club in the new El Dorado for footballers had inquired about the possibility of recruiting Alexandre Lacazette. However, the latter had not followed up, although he is under contract with OL. until 2025. But the story does not end there and the summer transfer window could be very long for the Rhone club where John Textor has already made it known that he was under pressure, like others, by Saudi Arabia.
Lacazette attracts clubs from Saudi Arabia
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As announced by its president John Textor, Alexandre Lacazette is approached by Saudi clubs.
▫️The strongest interest remains that of Al-Shabab FC.
▫️ Lacazette declined the first offer, but the Saudi club intends to offer others for… pic.twitter.com/yvxO0wtrbB
— SPORTS ZONE (@SportsZone__) July 1, 2023
Sports Zone, the media which had revealed the Saudis’ interest in the 32-year-old French striker, announces that despite this initial refusal, a new proposal will be made to Alexandre Lacazette. ” The keenest interest remains that of Al-Shabab FC. Lacazette declined the first offer, but the Saudi club intends to offer others to attract the French striker “, specifies our colleague, who does not say more about the financial amount which could be put in the balance. But on what we know of the operations already carried out during this transfer window 2023 by the clubs of Saudi Arabia, Alexandre Lacazette could receive the best salary of his entire career if he ends up agreeing to leave Olympique Lyonnais. Still, John Textor also has his say, however the American boss of OL could find it difficult to say no to his striker if the latter found himself faced with a colossal offer. But we are not there, fortunately for OL.
