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Arsenal finally announce Koscielny signing

Arsenal have finally completed the acquisition of highly-rated defender Laurent Koscielny from French side Lorient.

The 24-year-old is Arsene Wenger’s second major signing of the summer after Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh signed on a free transfer in May.

“Koscielny is a central defender with great ability who performed extremely well last season for Lorient,” added Wenger.

“He has shown he is mentally strong, he’s a fighter and a very strong competitor. Koscielny is a great addition to our squad.”

Koscielny, who will wear the No 6 shirt, is set to make his home bow in the Emirates Cup over the first weekend of August but could feature in Arsenal’s first friendly of the new season at Barnet on July 17.

Gunners boss Wenger has made signing a centre-half his main priority, with veteran Sol Campbell, William Gallas and Mikael Silvestre all out of contract.

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