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Former Gunner scores brace & sheds tears in farewell game

Earlier this week, Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca confirmed that Saturday’s match against Angers would be former Gunner Alexandre Lacazette’s final game for the club, with his contract expiring this summer.

The fans responded with a fitting farewell, with a couple of huge banners in the stands paying tribute to the French striker. He could be seen getting visibly emotional before the game when he spotted the gesture.

But there was still a game to play, with Lyon’s hopes of European football hanging by a thread.

Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the first goal for Olympique Lyonnais in a French L1 football match against FC Nantes at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on March 17, 2023. (Credit: OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the first goal for Olympique Lyonnais in a French L1 football match against FC Nantes at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on March 17, 2023.