Laurent Koscielny played for Arsenal Football Club. The French defender joined Arsenal from Lorient in 2010 for £8.45m. Koscielny left Arsenal for Bordeaux in 2019 for £4.6m. In total, the former Arsenal Captain made 353 appearances and scored 27 goals. Kos wore the number 6 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 10, 1985. Koscielny currently plays for Bordeaux.
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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...
All 9 victims of Arsenal’s captains’ curse
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal just weeks before his contract was terminated as he became the latest to fall victim to the demon armband.
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.
Former Arsenal captain removed from Bordeaux squad: Too many errors, too much money
Laurent Koscielny has been excluded from the Bordeaux first team squad as the Ligue 1 side look to identify the reasons behind their on-field problems.
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 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'
Arsenal’s most expensive defenders compared to Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool made Virgil van Dijk the most expensive defender in history, so how do Arsenal's most expensive defenders compare?
Bernd Leno gives honest opinion about teammate while on international duty
Bernd Leno has become the latest Arsenal person to give his opinion on Mesut Ozil and his situation.
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.
Arsenal man tops Premier League red card table of the decade
Five players received five red cards over the past 10 years in the Premier League and one of them was a player considered one of the best at Arsenal during that time - Laurent Koscielny.
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 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: 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.
Is Arsenal’s defence actually better than last season?
Everyone who has followed Arsenal in recent years would agree that the club's defensive line needs a lot of work.
Bordeaux Chairman explains how they convinced Laurent Koscielny to join
Girondins de Bordeaux Chairman Joe DaGrosa has suggested it was Bordeaux's ability to convince Laurent Koscielny of his long-term future with the club that enabled them to sign him this summer.
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.
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.
How to deal with the manner of Laurent Koscielny’s departure
Laurent Koscielny has brought down the curtain on his Arsenal career and although he’s leaving on a sour note, it won’t always be like that.
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.
David Ornstein gives updates on 3 Arsenal deals
David Ornstein has confirmed information about three Arsenal deals that could complete before Thursday involving Kieran Tierney, Carl Jenkinson, and Laurent Koscielny.
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.
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'.
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.
Rennes willing to pay a transfer fee for Laurent Koscielny – but not Arsenal’s...
Stade Rennais are willing to pay a fee to sign Laurent Koscielny, but they can't afford match Arsenal's asking price, according to reports.
Edu met with Stade Rennes president on Monday for Koscielny exit talks
Arsenal technical director Edu met with the president of Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes to discuss Laurent Koscielny's exit on Monday, according to reports.
Laurent Koscielny will be forced to train with academy players despite first-team return
Laurent Koscielny will be forced to train with the Arsenal academy players, despite the first-team returning from tour, according to reports.
Episode 205: Sympathy for the Devil?
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul talk pre-season friendlies, the Koscielny situation, Hector Bellerin's hair, and transfer options.
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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.
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 to meet Koscielny and his lawyers
According to L'Equipe, Arsenal will meet with Laurent Koscielny, his lawyers and management team for a formal meeting at the end of this week to air grievances with the club considering fining him.
Episode 204: Trying to find Reasons To Be Cheerful
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita talk about Koscielny keeping up the captaincy curse, the latest on transfer...
Are Arsenal cursed?
With Laurent Koscielny refusing to travel with Arsenal to the USA on pre-season tour, it’s time to ask – Is the club and their captains cursed?
Laurent Koscielny’s actions a sad indictment of the player and club
It’s a weird time to be an Arsenal supporter at the minute. Many find their love for the club being severely tested by an owner who gives no sh*ts and a board that has little connection to the fans.
Monreal confirms future and calls on Arsenal and Koscielny to sort it out
Despite being heavily linked with a return to Spain, Nacho Monreal has no intention of leaving Arsenal has called on Laurent Koscielny to end his strike.
Arsenal set price of £9m for Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal have put a price tag of £9m on Laurent Koscielny this summer, after the defender refused to travel on the club's pre-season tour.
Laurent Koscielny close to agreement with Stade Rennais – but not with Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny is close to an agreement with Stade Rennais over a summer transfer, according to reports.
Laurent Koscielny refuses to go on Arsenal pre-season tour
Laurent Koscielny is refusing to go on Arsenal's pre-season tour of the USA, according to an official club statement.
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.