Laurent Koscielny says he will end career at Arsenal or Lorient

Laurent Koscielny admits he loves the respect shown to him in London

Laurent Koscielny says he will see out his career with Arsenal or Lorient.

Koscielny admits he owes a debt of gratitude Arsene Wenger in bringing him to London in 2010 and he is keen to repay that faith in the English capital.

The 31-year-old has more than two years left on his current contract and Wenger is understood to be keen to offer him a new improved deal.

Koscielny has won 42 caps for France since moving to Arsenal

It would appear that negotiations will not be too complicated between the two parties, with Koscielny saying: "It was Arsene Wenger who had the courage to buy me from Lorient when I was nobody.

"I'd had one year at an average club in Ligue 1 and he took a big punt in bringing me to one of the 10 biggest clubs in Europe.

Koscielny has acted as captain for Arsenal in the absence of Per Mertesacker

"I am in the French national team thanks to the boss and I will be grateful to him my entire career.

"I will finish my career in England or at my old club Lorient but I love living in London.

"I was 24 when I arrived in England and I had never lived in a big town, so it was a big step into the unknown for me.

"But my family is happy, the people are calmer than in Paris and there is more respect."

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