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Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny open to return to France with Marseille keen on summer transfer: 'We will see what happens at the end of the season'

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has refused to rule out a move back to France amid rumours Marseille are hoping to sign him this summer.

The 31-year-old moved to North London from Ligue 1 side Lorient in 2010, since which he has cemented his place at the heart of Arsene Wenger's back four and become Arsenal's stand-in captain.

Koscielny is under contract with Arsenal until June 2020. But with Marseille manager Rudi Garcia reportedly keen to prize him away from the Premier League, the defender has left the door open to a return to his homeland.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has admitted that he may want to return to France
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has admitted that he may want to return to France
Rudi Garcia is reportedly hoping to strengthen his Marseille defence and is keen on Koscielny
Rudi Garcia is reportedly hoping to strengthen his Marseille defence and is keen on Koscielny
The France international joined Arsenal from Ligue 1 side Lorient back in 2010 for u00a34.25m
The France international joined Arsenal from Ligue 1 side Lorient back in 2010 for £4.