Laurent Koscielny signs new contract to boost Arsène Wenger and Arsenal
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Version 0 of 1. Laurent Koscielny has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club have announced. The 28-year-old defender, signed from the Ligue 1 side Lorient in the summer of 2010, has forged a strong partnership with Per Mertesacker in the centre of Arsenal's defence, helping return 15 clean sheets in his 31 Premier League appearances as the team secured fourth place and reached the FA Cup final. "I am very proud to have reached agreement with the club on a new contract," Koscielny told the club's website. "I have enjoyed four great years at Arsenal already and I look forward to continuing to help the team in the years to come." Arsène Wenger said: "Laurent has proved himself to be an outstanding player since joining us in 2010 and has shown his quality once again this season. I am delighted he has decided to commit his future to the club." |