Laurent Koscielny has described his nine years at Arsenal as "wonderful years" after sealing a controversial transfer to Bordeaux on Tuesday.
Koscielny, who refused to travel on the Gunners' preseason tour of the USA to force a return to France, said his exit from Arsenal had "been discussed for months."
The centre-back posted a message on Instagram (h/t Football.London's Phil Spencer) after officially becoming a Bordeaux player:
"As you know I engaged with @Girondins. After 9 years spent at Arsenal, I took the decision to leave. I have spent wonderful years with this club, nine years during which I learned, evolved, grew up.