The striker's move to Lille marks a return to his home country for the first time since 2012, when he left Montpellier for Arsenal.

LAFC have already found the player they want to replace Olivier Giroud at the club, with the MLS side planning a major transfer coup.

Despite a standing ovation on his farewell night, Giroud leaves LAFC with just five goals in 37 appearances and struggled to find form in a 1-0 loss.