Olivier Giroud has claimed that Laurent Koscielny has been left ‘very hurt’ by his ongoing battle with Arsenal to leave the club this summer.
Club captain Koscielny stunned Arsenal by refusing to go on their pre-season tour of the United States, with the defender instead opting to remain in England until his future was resolved.
It’s understood Koscielny is upset at a supposed broken promise from Arsenal that would he would be allowed to return to Ligue 1 ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.
Lyon, Rennes and Bordeaux are all believed to be interested in signing Koscielny and former Arsenal striker, Giroud, has sympathy for his compatriot. Read more