Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal complete signing of Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny in £8.5m deal
Arsenal have completed an £8.5million deal for uncapped Lorient centre back Laurent Koscielny. [LNB]Arsene Wenger has been looking for cover at the back, having released William Gallas and Mikael Silvestre and with Sol Campbell mulling over a one-year deal. [LNB]Koscielny, born in France but also qualified for Poland, was voted best player in Ligue 2 in 2009 while at Tours and played 35 games for Lorient last season in Ligue 1. [LNB]On the move: Laurent Koscielny has signed for Arsenal and will wear the No 6 shirt[LNB]Wenger said: 'Koscielny is a central defender with great ability. We identified him as a very strong centre half, who has made big progress very quickly. [LNB]'He has shown he is mentally strong. He's a fighter.' Koscielny said: 'I'm very excited to be joining Arsenal. [LNB]'They are one of the biggest teams in Europe.' [LNB]Heads, you win: Koscielny made 40 appearances for Lorient last season [LNB]Gallas, meanwhile, has revealed the extent of player contempt for France's World Cup coach Raymond Domenech. [LNB]The former Arsenal defender said: 'Even the training sessions weren't up to the level required. [LNB]'Domenech hammered into us: 'Put your egos to one side'. But I believe he forgot to do that himself.'[LNB] Club-by-club Premier League guide to every transfer deal in summer 2010Fabregas showdown: Barcelona track down Wenger for urgent deal talksArsenal in talks to sign £10m-rated Spurs target Tasci from StuttgartARSENAL FC
