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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette set for shock transfer to club building futuristic stadium 350m above ground
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE is reportedly set for a shock move to Saudi Pro League newcomers Neom. The Saudi outfit were promoted to the country's top flight as champions of the First Division. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Alexandre Lacazette is set to move to Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty 5 His new club will be getting a futuristic stadium soon Lacazette, 34, became a free agent this summer after Lyon was relegated to Ligue 2. The former Champions League semi-finalists were dropped due to debts being racked up by owners Eagles Football Group. The club is set to appeal the decision, but it will not affect the future of the former Arsenal striker. L'Equipe have claimed that Lacazette will sign for Neom on a two-year deal. The report has suggested that the Frenchman has already completed his medical ahead of the switch. However, Lacazette will miss out on playing at the club's potential new futuristic stadium. The club currently plays at the King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk but will be moving soon. The new stadium will be built as part of the plans to construct the city of Neom. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The city will be 106 miles long and is currently being built in the Saudi desert. There will be two stadiums built as part of the plans, with one boasting a capacity of 45,000 on a cliff edge. Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity 'germinating seed' King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World Cup 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW The second will be built 350m above the ground and will not be reachable by car. But for the ex-Gunner, his move comes too soon for him to play in the futuristic grounds. Their construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. This means that Lacazette will be stuck playing in front of at most 12,000 people at home games for the next two seasons. He will join former Premier League and West Brom star Ahmed Hegazy at the club. 5 5 Lacazette spent five years at Arsenal Credit: Reuters The defender made 104 appearances for the Baggies before leaving for Saudi giants Al-Ittihad. Meanwhile, Lacazette leaves Lyon after two spells with the club in which he made 326 appearances and scored 184 goals. During his time away from Lyon he starred for Arsenal in the Premier League for five years. He scored 71 goals and assisted 35 more in 206 outings for the North London side.
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette set for shock transfer to club building futuristic stadium 350m above ground
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE is reportedly set for a shock move to Saudi Pro League newcomers Neom. The Saudi outfit were promoted to the country's top flight as champions of the First Division. 5 Alexandre Lacazette is set to move to Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty 5 His new club will be getting a futuristic stadium The former Champions League semi-finalists dropped down due to debts being racked up by owners Eagles Football Group. The club is set to appeal the decision, but it will not affect the future of the former READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The report has suggested that the Frenchman has already completed his medical ahead of the switch. However, Lacazette will miss out on playing at the club's potential new futuristic stadium. They currently play at the King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk but will be moving soon. The new stadium will be built as part of the plans to construct the city of Neom. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The city will be 106 miles long and is currently being built in the Saudi desert. There will be two stadiums built as part of the plans, with one boasting a capacity of 45,000 on a cliff edge. Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity 'germinating seed' King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World Cup 5 The second will be built 350m above the ground and will not be accessible by car. But for Lacazette, his move comes too soon for him to play in the futuristic grounds. Their construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. This means that Lacazette will be stuck playing in front of at most 12,000 people at home games for the next two seasons. He will join former Premier League and 5 5 Lacazette spent five years at Arsenal Credit: Reuters The defender made 104 appearances for the Baggies before leaving for Saudi giants Al-Ittihad. Lacazette leaves Lyon after two spells with the club in which he During his time away from Lyon he starred for Arsenal in the Premier League for five years. He scored 71 goals and assisted 35 more in 206 outings for the North London side.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette set for shock transfer to club building futuristic stadium 350m above ground
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE is reportedly set for a shock move to Saudi Pro League newcomers Neom. The Saudi outfit were promoted to the country's top flight as champions of the First Division. 4 4 Lacazette, 34, became a free agent this summer after Lyon were relegated to Ligue 2. The former Champions League semi-finalists dropped down due to debts being racked up by owners Eagles Football Group. The club is set to appeal the decision, but it will not affect the future of the former Arsenal striker. L'Equipe have claimed that Lacazette will sign for Neom on a two-year deal. The report has suggested that the Frenchman has already completed his medical ahead of the switch. However, Lacazette will miss out on playing at the club's potential new futuristic stadium. They currently play at the King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk but will be moving soon. The new stadium will be built as part of the plans to construct the city of Neom. The city will be 106 miles long and is currently being built in the Saudi desert. There will be two stadiums built as part of the plans, with one boasting a capacity of 45,000 on a cliff edge. Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity 'germinating seed' King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World Cup 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW The second will be built 350m above the ground and will not be accessible by car. But for Lacazette, his move comes too soon for him to play in the futuristic grounds. Their construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. This means that Lacazette will be stuck playing in front of at most 12,000 people at home games for the next two seasons. He will join former Premier League and West Brom star Ahmed Hegazy at the club. The defender made 104 appearances for the Baggies before leaving for Saudi giants Al-Ittihad. Lacazette leaves Lyon after two spells with the club in which he made 326 appearances and scored 184 goals. During his time away from Lyon he starred for Arsenal in the Premier League for five years. He scored 71 goals and assisted 35 more in 206 outings for the North London side.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lacazette set for Saudi move after Lyon exit
French forward Alexandre Lacazette is set to join Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Neom on a two-year contract (L'Équipe). Lacazette has reportedly reached an agreement with Neom, who were recently promoted to the SPL. Advertisement The 33-year-old has already completed his medical tests with the club and is expected to be unveiled soon. Neom have been active in the market this summer. They want to avoid relegation at all costs and think Lacazette can help them achieve their goals. They are also eyeing a move for Leon Bailey to bolster their attacking options this summer. Lyon exit ends another impressive spell for Lacazette Lacazette returned to Lyon in 2022 after spending five years with Arsenal in the Premier League. He has been a key figure at the club, wearing the captain's armband and leading the line. He scored 43 Ligue 1 goals in two seasons, finishing as Lyon's top scorer both times. Advertisement Although Lyon had difficult campaigns, Lacazette remained consistent throughout. His performances helped steady the team in tough moments, and he was often the difference in tight games. He leaves Lyon having made 326 appearances for the club across two separate spells. He scored 184 goals, putting him among the club's most prolific scorers of all time. The deal with Neom is expected to be confirmed soon, with all paperwork already in place.
Washington Post
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
The world has one last chance to save the two-state solution
Ali Shihabi is a Saudi author and commentator and member of the advisory board of the new Saudi region of Neom planned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The world should wait no longer to formally recognize the State of Palestine. This is not about sentiment or symbolism. It is about urgent, necessary action to rescue a peace process on life support. Recognition is a critical diplomatic tool to shift a stagnant and increasingly dangerous status quo.
