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Report: Laurent Koscielny Facing Arsenal Sanction After Missing Pre-Season Tour

Arsenal will reportedly open disciplinary proceedings against captain Laurent Koscielny.

Per Sky Sports, the Frenchman has refused to travel with the squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, and the Gunners will now sanction him as a result.

Arsenal shared a club statement on the matter on Thursday in which they confirmed Koscielny's refusal to travel went "against our clear instructions."

According to Sky Sports News, the 33-year-old wants to return home to France, and he is eager to leave on a free transfer despite having a year remaining on his current Arsenal deal:

Sky Sports News

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