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Laurent Koscielny's Arsenal exit confirmed after Gunners secure deal for defender

Koscielny will depart the Gunners after nine years [Courtesy]

Laurent Koscielny has got his wish and has left Arsenal for Bordeaux.

The Gunners club captain refused to go on Arsenal's pre-season tour of the US this summer as he held out for a switch back to his native France, but a bitter standoff ensued when he was unable to make the move on a free transfer due to having a year left on his current deal at the Emirates Stadium.

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