The experienced French defender forced his way out of Emirates Stadium over the summer, with the decision taken to head back to his homeland
Laurent Koscielny’s decision to leave Arsenal over the summer “transcended wage issues”, claims Bordeaux chairman Joe DaGrosa, with the defender also turning down other clubs.
After nine years at Emirates Stadium, the experienced centre-half took the decision to move on in the last transfer window.
The Gunners had been hoping to see him stay put and honour the final 12 months of his contract in north London.
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Koscielny, though, made it clear that he wanted out and forced through a switch by refusing to travel to a pre-season camp in America.