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Arsene Wenger: What I think of Laurent Koscielny after he signed a new Arsenal deal
ARSENE WENGER has heaped praise on Laurent Koscielny after the defender signed a new deal with Arsenal.
Arsenal agree new contracts with Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Francis Coquelin
Koscielny has become Arsenal’s leader at the back since his arrival from Lorient six years ago.
Earlier today the France international put pen to paper on a new deal keeping him at the Emirates until 2020.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has praised Laurent Koscielny after the defender signed a new deal
I'm very pleased he's committed for the long term here
And now Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on the 31-year-old.
"I believe that he is one of the main players in the squad," Wenger told Arsenal Player.
"He's the leader at the back, especially with Per out.
Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Francis Coquelin have all signed new Arsenal deals
"He has the biggest experience now and is really a strong player of the French national team.
"He's certainly one of the best defenders in the world today, so I'm very pleased he's committed for the long term here.”
Koscielny’s fellow Frenchmen Olivier Giroud and Francis Coquelin have also signed new long-term deals with the Gunners.
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