Alexandre Lacazette Joins NEOM SC After Lyon Departure

Alexandre Lacazette is the new striker for NEOM SC, a big signing for the Saudi Pro League team. He joined after leaving Lyon.

LACAZETTE’S MOVE TO NEOM SC CONFIRMED

The 34-year-old French forward’s move to NEOM SC is confirmed. He joined as a free agent after his contract with Lyon ended. Lacazette has signed a two-year contract with NEOM FC until June 2027. The club is excited about his arrival. Lacazette was one of Lyon’s greatest-ever scorers and now takes on a new challenge in Saudi Arabia. His arrival boosts NEOM’s squad for their return to the Saudi top flight.

According to a previous report, he signed a two-year contract with NEOM FC until June 2027.

HIS IMPACT AT LYON AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lacazette had a huge impact at Lyon, scoring 201 goals to become the club’s second all-time top scorer. He returned from Arsenal in 2022 and scored 14 goals and made 4 assists in Ligue 1 last season, totaling 72 goals in 116 matches for the club. He is also a 16-time France international. Newly-promoted NEOM will look to his vast experience for their Pro League ambitions.

Last season, Lacazette scored 14 goals and made 4 assists in Ligue 1.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR NEOM AND UPCOMING FIXTURES

NEOM will hope Lacazette’s leadership will help them make an impact in the top division. The club finished last season strongly in the First Division and will now prepare for their opening Pro League fixture. With other new arrivals like Said Benrahma, NEOM aims to compete with established teams and survive relegation in their first season back. Their next match is a tough test against Al Taawoun, which will provide an early indication of where the team stands.

Lyon has been relegated to Ligue 2 following a decision by the French league’s financial watchdog, marking a significant shift for the club as they face challenges ahead.