Arsenal have confirmed Matieu Debuchy has joined Bordeaux on loan for the rest of the season.

The Frenchman was linked to a number of Premier League clubs - including Aston Villa and Manchester United - but heads to Ligue 1 instead.

As we reported earlier, Arsene Wenger blocked Man United’s move to take the defender on loan.

Good luck to @MatDebuchy, who has joined Bordeaux on loan for the rest of the season. Story: https://t.co/QVbtOvtZYH pic.twitter.com/6SODsSRZ5v — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 1, 2016