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Arsenal star discusses transfer plans: Hints at future Gunners exit
LAURENT KOSCIELNY has revealed he is open to the idea of leaving Arsenal in the future.
Koscielny's unreal top corner robona during Arsenal training
Koscielny has established himself as an ever-present for Arsenal since joining from French side Lorient in 2010.
The 31-year-old has taken the captain's armband in Per Mertesacker's absence and has started all but one of the Gunners' 11 Premier League games this season.
However, in an interview with French television channel Telefoot, the defender admits it is possible he could one day leave the Emirates.
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has suggested he could leave the club
Laurent Koscielny has suggested he could leave Arsenal in the future
"My future? I work really well at the club," Koscielny said.
"They are also happy with my work so I don't see why there would be a reason to leave.
"A desire to travel? It is always possible, but at the moment I haven't bought a plane ticket."
Koscielny has been named in Didier Deschamps latest France squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier with Sweden and friendly against Ivory Coast.
Laurent Koscielny has assumed the Arsenal captaincy in Per Mertesacker's absence
He has made 14 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners this term, scoring two goals.
The Frenchman is under contract with Arsenal until June 2019.
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