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Alexandre Lacazette says he could leave Lyon in summer

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette celebrates
Image: Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette.

Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette admits his future is up in the air and he could leave the Ligue 1 club in the summer.

The 23-year-old has been linked with several Premier League clubs in the past few months despite having signed a contract extension last September to remain at Lyon until the summer of 2018.

The France international has netted 26 goals for Ligue 1 leaders Lyon this season but is unsure whether he will still be with the club next season. 

"For now, I'm Lyonnais and under contract but you never know what will happen in the future and this summer," he told L'Equipe.

"This is a discussion that will take place between the president (Jean-Michel Aulas) and myself and we will see then, if I continue or not.

"If the president wants me to go for the good of the club or for other reasons, I will be forced to leave. But I am here at the club and we will see then."

If the president wants me to go for the good of the club or for other reasons, I will be forced to leave. But I am here at the club and we will see then.
Alexandre Lacazette

Lacazette came through the youth ranks at Stade de Gerland before making his debut in July 2010.

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The five-cap France international admitted there had been no problems at the club and - on the speculation linking him with a move at the end of the season - he added: "There are no problems. Everyone knows that in football, every summer, everyone can leave.

"It is not today that we will be surprised if a player leaves the club.

"On your side, you have the feeling that you leave the door open...this is not an open door, it's just reality. Even if all players want to stay a lifetime in a club, at some point, if they push you out, you are forced to get out."

Lyon are next in action when they travel to fellow high-flyers Marseille on Sunday.

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