Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette admits moving to Atletico Madrid could happen thanks to his friendship with Antoine Griezmann.

Lacazette has announced he's leaving OL this summer - and Atletico are regarded favourites for the France international.

He told L'Equipe: "Yes, it's true, it would be a beautiful story if we could carry on together (smiles).

"It started in the French Under-18 team. He arrived timidly. There are always small groups, and he was a little alone, but we got closer, because we played together in attack and we got along well in life.

"After that, we both hanged out together from the rest of the group."