Legendary Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has said he is “very surprised” by Laurent Koscielny’s refusal to join the rest of the squad for their pre-season tour of the United States.
The 33-year-old is attempting to force through a move away from the Emirates, with several Ligue 1 sides interested in signing him. Koscielny angered Unai Emery and Arsenal’s hierarchy last week after informing them that he would not be travelling with the first team for their pre-season campaign. The club will open disciplinary proceedings against Koscielny, who is training with Arsenal’s youth players at London Colney.
Wenger, who signed Koscielny in a £10 million deal in 2010, recalled that the defender never gave him a problem during his time at Arsenal.“I do not know the whole story, but Laurent’s behaviour with me has always been beyond reproach.