Koscielny seals long-term contract with Arsenal

The 26-year-old has become a defensive mainstay for manager Arsene Wenger and strong performances in the English top-flight earned him four caps for France including a trip to Euro 2012.

"Laurent has been outstanding for us over the last two seasons," Wenger told the club's website.

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