5 things you didn't know about Alexandre Lacazette

Modified Jul 01, 2017 11:27 GMT

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 16: Federico Fazio (L) of AS Roma competes for the ball with Alexandre Lacazette of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between AS Roma and Olympique Lyonnais at Stadio Olimpico on March 16, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images ) — *Alexandre Lacazette has 11 caps for France*

#1 Claude Puel gave him his big break

BELGRADE, SERBIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Alexandre Lacazette (L) of France is challenged by Branislav Ivanovic (R) of Serbia during the International friendly match between Serbia and France at the Stadium JNA on September 07, 2014 in Belgrade, Serbia, 2014. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) — *Claude Puel won 48% of his matches as manager of Lyon*

Yes, it’s true. The recently sacked Southampton manager is the reason Alexandre Lacazette is the hot prospect he is today. Claude Puel was the manager of Olympique Lyon for three years between 2008 and 2011.

After seven years in Lyon’s youth academy, Lacazette was handed his senior professional debut by Claude Puel on the 5^th of May 2010, at the age of just 19. This was before the Frenchman had even signed his first professional contract at the club, which he did a month later after his debut.

The following season, the youngster was a regular fixture in the Lyon first team and as they say the rest is history.

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