Alexandre Lacazette has revealed how his special relationship with Francis Coqeulin helped get his move to Arsenal over the line.
Lacazette completed his move from Lyon to the Gunners on Wednesday for £53million.
But the deal may never have been done had it not been for the help of defensive midfielder Coquelin.
'We've had a lot of contact over the last few years and even more over the last few weeks, of course, since it became increasingly likely that I would come to Arsenal,' he told Arsenal's official website.