Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has chosen not to travel to the US for the club’s pre-season tour as he tries to force his way out of the club this summer.
The Gunners had released a statement regarding the whole situation: “Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel to the US for our pre-season tour.
“We are very disappointed by Laurent’s actions, which are against our clear instructions.
“We hope to resolve this matter and will not be providing any further comment at this time.”
Fresh reports have suggested that Unai Emery has made the decision to sell off Laurent Koscielny as soon as possible and the club are already out in the market looking for replacements.
But before the club can take any concrete steps, Ian Wright has come out to question the defender’s “love and loyalty” for the club.
“For our captain who has been there for nearly 10 years, to get to a station where he is giving us unbelievable service. We’ve seen him play through the pain, build a legacy and a legendary status he deserves,” Wright said on his YouTube channel.
“I have to question Laurent’s loyalty and love for the club to do this in pre-season, when you are the captain with young players, a time in the season when everyone should be together.
“This is going to be a tough season for Arsenal because we are in transition and we have a lot catching up to do.
“For our captain to refuse to go on a pre-season tour after nine years of unbelievable service to destroy your legacy at a club that you’ve to professed to love it’s baffling.
“Why? Who are you advisors? What are they saying to you? Your’e the one who has built up this legacy which is why the fans love you so much. You’re our captain, you’re our leader.”
“We don’t need this right now at Arsenal, we are behind the eight ball. We don’t need our leaders coming out doing things like this. It doesn’t set a good example to the numbers.
“I love you Laurent but this is a poor decision to make.”
