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'I wasn't happy at Arsenal' - Koscielny reveals his reasons for leaving the Gunners

The central defender discussed his decision to swap the Premier League for Ligue 1 and Bordeaux, and his plans once he hangs up his boots

Laurent Koscielny has spoken about his reasons for leaving Arsenal in the summer; a decision which surprised many at the club including the fans he believes did not expect him to go.

The former Gunners captain revealed that he wasn’t happy at Arsenal and that he felt he needed to go back home with his family for a different challenge.

His final game for the club came in the Europa League final against Chelsea at the end of the 2018-19 season, a game that Arsenal lost 4-1.