Alexandre Lacazette all smiles in first training session with Arsenal squad

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Tom Doyle11 July 2017

Alexandre Lacazette was in high spirits as the £52million summer signing was put through his paces for the first time at Arsenal.

The France international joined up with his new team-mates for the Gunners' pre-season tour of Australia, flying out with the squad before meeting fans in Sydney.

Lacazette then hit the pitch with the likes of Sead Kolasinac, Mesut Ozil and Laurent Koscielny ahead of Thursday's friendly against Sydney FC.

Arsene Wenger has since confirmed that Lacazette will make his Arsenal debut on Thursday, and will wear the No. 9 shirt.

Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Wenger said of Lacazette's upcoming debut: "On Thursday night he will certainly play a part in the game and in the other game as well. In the two games he will take part.

“We play football based on movement, technical qualities and mobility, and I believe that both of the new signings [Lacazette and Kolasinac] can integrate well into the team.

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"One is a defender who can play on the flank and centrally, and one is a striker with a very good goalscoring record, so I believe that they are great additions to the team.

"It’s a good opportunity as well to have a first look at how well and how quickly they will integrate with the way we want to play."

Alexandre Lacazette meets fans of his new club in Sydney
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Arsenal FC via Getty Images

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