Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny completed a return to France on Tuesday after agreeing a deal with Ligue 1 club Bordeaux on a reported three-year deal. The French defender, 33, made clear his desire for a move last month when he refused to travel on Arsenal's pre-season tour of the United States.

Laurent Koscielny to sign for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux: Arsenal

Arsenal manager Unai Emery said he is awaiting a decision on Laurent Koscielny after the captain refused to travel with the squad for their pre-season tour to the United States but added the Premier League club must "keep moving ahead" regardless.

Unai Emery thinks Arsenal must 'keep moving ahead' despite Laurent Koscielny's rebellion

Koscielny's rebellion adds to Emery's worries in Arsneal's pre-season preparation

The 32-year-old Koscielny, who has earned 51 caps for France, made 25 league appearances for Arsenal this season and was expected to feature in Didier Deschamps' squad at the June-July World Cup in Russia

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