Laurent Koscielny ~ Lolo

[Callum]

I'll always love you, Lolo.

[Jedi]

apparently Jenkinson is our longest serving player now

lol

We just sold him mate

ffs

well in that case he was our longest serving player for a brief moment

[immsun]

Absolute Legend. Will always be in the hearts of arsenal fans. Thanks you Kos. Imma sad seeing him leave

[Arsenal Tone]

Was the cheap option when we signed him and probably why I never warmed to him.

[ESR10]

https://www.arsenal.com/news/koscielny-to-join-bordeaux

It's official

[Zenith]

Arsenal.com

Koscielny to join Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny is leaving us to join Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.

The centre back has made 353 appearances for us since signing from Lorient in 2010. He was part of our Emirates FA Cup-winning squads in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

Laurent, who started his career in the French second division at Guingamp in 2004, has played 51 matches for France and was entering the final year of his current contract with us. We decided to sanction his move to Bordeaux once we agreed acceptable transfer terms.

We thank Laurent for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future.

The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

Girondins.com

Laurent Koscielny signs for Bordeaux

France international defender joins the Girondins

The Girondins de Bordeaux are delighted to welcome Laurent Koscielny.

Laurent Koscielny has officially signed for the Girondins de Bordeaux. The club is thrilled to welcome the France international, who joins us from Arsenal. Ten years after waving goodbye to Ligue 1, Laurent has chosen Bordeaux for his return to France.

Born on 10th September 1985 in Tulle, Laurent Koscielny entered the En Avant Guingamp youth academy in 2003. After three professional seasons and 47 matches with EAG, he joined Tours FC (National) in 2007. The club finished second that season, winning promotion to Ligue 2. After another excellent season in 2008-2009, he moved to FC Lorient. After a successful campaign in Brittany, Koscielny caught the eye of a number of leading European clubs, including Arsenal.

He finally joined the Gunners in 2010, rapidly establishing himself as the rock at the centre of the Londoners' defence. His performances also impressed national coach Laurent Blanc, who handed him his first full cap on 11th November 2011 in the 1-0 victory over the USA. After another excellent season in 2012-2013, he was voted runner-up in the Premier League player of the year poll.

Laurent Koscielny has won three FA Cups (2014, 2015, 2017) and three Community Shields with Arsenal (2014, 2015, 2017), including victories over Manchester City (3-0) and twice over Chelsea (1-0 ; 1-1 (4-1 on pens)). His dependably solid performances made him an undisputed fixture in the France first XI during Euro 2016.

In 2018, an injury picked up in the Europa League semi-final against Atlético Madrid put Laurent in the heartbreaking position of missing out on the World Cup triumph in Russia. His current haul is 51 caps with the national team, and 1 goal. In almost a decade at Arsenal, Laurent Koscielny had made 353 appearances and scored 27 goals.

The club is absolutely delighted to welcome a player with such a wealth of top-level international experience. And now we can't wait to see him in action with the boys in blue!

Bienvenue Laurent!

[StLGooner]

Good luck to him.

[Angelito]

koz served afc well.. all the best and many thanks

Yup.

Should be remembered for showing loyalty in his prime and turning down a peak Bayern to stay with us.

[Santi]

Actually gonna miss him big time, something about him just felt like a piece of Arsenal even though a lot of you always gave him criticism.


Will always remember the late goals vs newc and wba. And the celebration that followed.

[BS221B]

When Sergio Ramos and Perez had drama in the past regarding the contract, Koscienly was Perez's first name to replace him. It should tell you how good he was.

[StLGooner]

I forgot what striker it was, maybe Aguero, about 3 seasons ago said Kos was the most difficult CB to play against. It was some striker in the EPL, may not have been Aguero though.

[Sims]

I forgot what striker it was, maybe Aguero, about 3 seasons ago said Kos was the most difficult CB to play against. It was some striker in the EPL, may not have been Aguero though.

Lukaku said it

[alexafc12]

Lol taking the piss a little with his unveiling video. Wearing an Arsenal shirt, takes it off and throws it on the floor to unveil Boredeux new kit

[Zedie]

Lol taking the piss a little with his unveiling video. Wearing an Arsenal shirt, takes it off and throws it on the floor to unveil Boredeux new kit

Dont make me fly over to Bordeaux....

[Zenith]