Tag: FC Girondins de Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny after signing for Bordeaux (Photo via Girondins.com)

Former Arsenal captain wins ‘fascist’ lawsuit

Former Arsenal captain, Laurent Koscielny, emerges victorious in public insult lawsuit

Former Arsenal captain retirement plans change

In a statement hitting back at Bordeaux ultras' claims about him, Laurent Koscielny seemed to confirm his retirement from football last month, but all is not what it appears...
Laurent Koscielny leaves the pitch injured (Photo via FranceFootball.fr)

Laurent Koscielny recalls ‘slap in the face’ moment he was dropped

Laurent Koscielny was recently removed from the Bordeaux first-team squad, and he's explained to the media how it happened.
Laurent Koscielny comes off injured (Photo via Ligue1.com)

Laurent Koscielny feels Bordeaux broke promises after Arsenal did same

Laurent Koscielny says he won't stay for another season like the one he's just had with Bordeaux, and once again he feels promises have been broken.
Laurent Koscielny comes off injured (Photo via Ligue1.com)

Laurent Koscielny goes on incredible rant about teammates

Laurent Koscielny has went on an incredible rant about his teammates in Bordeaux, stating clearly some of them need to be 'left behind'
Laurent Koscielny after signing for Bordeaux (Photo via Girondins.com)

Koscielny finally gives apology for the way he left Arsenal

Laurent Koscielny gave Arsenal fans an apology for the way he left the club this week, over a year after he joined Bordeaux in controversial fashion.
Portuguese Paulo Sousa, Bordeaux's new head coach, gives a press conference on March 11, 2019 at the Girondins de Bordeaux training center in Le Haillan near Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

Paulo Sousa representatives confirm Arsenal interest

Representatives of Paulo Sousa claim Arsenal have the Bordeaux manager on their shortlist of long-term replacements for Unai Emery.
Laurent Koscielny comes off injured (Photo via Ligue1.com)

Bordeaux confirm bone contusion for Laurent Koscielny

Laurent Koscielny has a bone contusion after Bordeaux's recent match against Saint-Etienne, the club have confirmed.
Laurent Koscielny leaves the pitch injured (Photo via FranceFootball.fr)

Laurent Koscielny suffers ankle injury with Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny suffered a setback with an injury to his ankle on Sunday, according to reports in France.
Laurent Koscielny after signing for Bordeaux (Photo via Girondins.com)

Laurent Koscielny: I’ve always been upstanding, respectful and loyal

Laurent Koscielny has responded to criticism from Arsenal legend Ian Wright by claiming he's always been respectful and loyal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Bordeaux looking to sign Elneny after negotiations for Monaco midfielder stall

Bordeaux are now looking to sign Mohamed Elneny, after negotiations for AS Monaco's Youssef Ait-Bennasser stalled, according to reports in France.
Laurent Kosciely in his signing video for Bordeaux (Photo via Twitter / Girondins)

Bordeaux hand Laurent Koscielny a FIVE-year contract: 34 in September

Bordeaux have given Laurent Koscielny a five-year contract, despite the player's age, according to reports in France.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2019. - Arsenal won the match 4-1. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

How much of a paycut did Laurent Koscielny take to leave Arsenal?

Laurent Koscielny took a significant paycut of £23kpw to sign for Bordeaux it has been revealed.

Official: Laurent Koscielny signs for Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny has left Arsenal and brought to an end his nine years at the club, leaving under a massive cloud when he should be departing a club hero.

Arsenal and Bordeaux reach Koscielny agreement, medical today

Arsenal and Bordeaux have found an a agreement over the transfer of Laurent Koscielny and the Arsenal captain is currently in Bordeaux ahead of a medical.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2019. - Arsenal won the match 4-1. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Laurent Koscielny wants to coach at Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny is reportedly leaning towards a move to Bordeaux where he has been interested in the club's project and the 'challenge of coaching the young Bordeaux team'.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2019. - Arsenal won the match 4-1. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Bordeaux board members fly to London for Arsenal meeting

According to L'Equipe, Arsenal met with Bordeaux representatives to try and sort out a deal for Laurent Koscielny.

Arsenal hoping for Koscielny bidding war to drive up price

Unai Emery may well want to keep Laurent Koscielny at the club but it looks as though that ship has well and truly sailed and now it's all about how much Arsenal can get for him.

Bordeaux boss: Koscielny is not our player but we’re working hard

Laurent Koscielny has apparently agreed terms with both Rennes and Bordeaux and now the Bordeaux boss has been speaking about the situation.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny acknowledges the public at the end of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg football match Napoli vs Arsenal on April 18, 2019 at the San Paolo stadium in Naples. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)

Laurent Koscielny agrees personal terms with Rennes and Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny has agreed personal terms with Stade Rennais and Bordeaux, according to reports in France.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2019. - Arsenal won the match 4-1. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Laurent Koscielny seeks life relocation advice ahead of move

Laurent Koscielny looks like he could be off to Bordeaux with the French press reporting their interest and the Arsenal captain following 'Bordeaux Life Relocation' on Instagram.
Bordeaux's English forward Josh Maja (R) vies with Guingamp's Cameroonian defender Felix Eboa Eboa during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) and En avant de Guingamp (EAG) on February 20, 2019 at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Bordeaux forward Josh Maja: I support Arsenal – I’d really like to play for...

Bordeaux forward Josh Maja has admitted he hopes to play for Arsenal someday, as the Gunners were his local team when he was growing up.
Bordeaux's French defender Jules Kounde reacts during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) and En avant de Guingamp (EAG) on February 20, 2019 at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal send scouts to watch Bordeaux face Guingamp

Arsenal sent scouts to watch FC Girondins de Bordeaux play out a 0-0 draw against EA Guingamp on Wednesday night, along with a few other top European clubs.
Yacine Adli signs for Bordeaux (Photo via Le Parisien)

Yacine Adli after transfer to Bordeaux: I regret nothing

Yacine Adli insists he doesn't regret turning Arsenal down, even though he didn't play for six months at Paris Saint-Germain and ended up transferring to Bordeaux.

Italian media: Karamoh ‘likely’ to leave for Arsenal or West Ham next summer

Yann Karamoh, currently on loan with Bordeaux, is likely to leave Inter Milan next summer, according to reports in Italy.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Henry to Bordeaux breaks down over €200k-a-month wage demands

Thierry Henry's appointment as manager of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux has broken down, after the owners reportedly baulked at his wage demands.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry to become Bordeaux’s new manager

Thierry Henry is set to become Bordeaux's new manager, after leaving his role in TV punditry earlier this summer.
Bordeaux's Brazilian forward Malcom runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux (FCGB) and Montpellier (MHSC) on December 20, 2017, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS TUCAT /Getty Images

Everton ‘in advanced talks’ to sign Malcom

Everton are in advanced talks to sign Arsenal-linked Malcom from Bordeaux, according to reports.

De Tavernost: We’ll let Malcom leave this summer

Nicolas de Tavernost, president of the M6 group which owns FC Girondins de Bordeaux, says the club will let Malcom leave this summer.

Malcom: I want to play for a big club

Bordeaux star and Arsenal target Malcom wants to move to a big club, so he can win the Champions League and play in the Brazilian national team.

‘I haven’t even seen him play’: Bayern boss denies Malcom interest

Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes has denied his club's interest in Bordeaux winger Malcom giving Arsenal a boost if they are still interested in signing him.

Malcom: Playing for Arsenal, Spurs or Bayern is my dream

Bordeaux forward Malcom admits playing for Arsenal, Tottenham or Bayern is his dream, but seeing people post edited pictures of him in their shirts makes him laugh.

Bayern continue to eye Malcom as Robben and Ribery replacement

Bayern Munich have reportedly 'moved ahead' of Arsenal and Tottenham in the race to sign Bordeaux winger Malcom this summer.

Sooner or later he will leave: Gus Poyet prepared for Malcom exit

Bordeaux boss Gus Poyet has confirmed that Malcom will be leaving the Ligue 1 club 'sooner or later' after they almost lost him in January.

Malcom: Bordeaux have promised to let me go

Malcom claims that Bordeaux have promised him a move in June.
Bordeaux's Brazilian forward Malcom runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux (FCGB) and Montpellier (MHSC) on December 20, 2017, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS TUCAT /Getty Images

Malcom admits wanting to leave in January

Bordeaux winger Malcom has admitted he wanted to leave the club in January, but promised he would stay until the end of the season. 

‘Within 3 years’: How Pochettino turned Malcom’s head from Arsenal to Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino reportedly made Bordeaux winger Malcom an offer he couldn't refuse in order to convince the 20-year-old to come to Tottenham over Arsenal.

Bordeaux manager rules out Malcom sale

Bordeaux have assured new manager Gus Poyet that Malcom will be staying at the club for the rest of the season.
Bordeaux's Brazilian forward Malcom runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux (FCGB) and Montpellier (MHSC) on December 20, 2017, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS TUCAT /Getty Images

Moulin: Any manager who wants to sell Malcom should see a psychiatrist

Bordeaux president Stephane Moulin says if any coach ever wanted Malcom to leave the club, they'd have to take them to a psychiatrist.
HULL, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur at the KC Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Pochettino: Malcom links are just rumours

Mauricio Pochettino says links between Tottenham Hotspur and Brazilian winger Malcom are just rumours, and he's happy with his current squad.