The Frenchman ended his nine-year association with the north London outfit in acrimonious circumstances ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. Koscielny refused to travel to the United States for Arsenal’s pre-season tour in order to force through a return to France. The central defender eventually agreed a move to Bordeaux in August, but many Gunners fans were disappointed by the manner of his departure. However, the 34-year-old Koscielny insists he had to leave the Emirates Stadium in order to prolong his career as a player, while he also defended his attitude throughout his lengthy spell at Arsenal. “A Premier League season is very long,” he told L’Equipe. “It requires a lot...
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