Arsenal trio pen new deals

Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Francis Coquelin have all signed new contracts with Arsenal, the Premier League club has announced.

Giroud has scored four goals and two assists in his last four appearances for the Gunners and earlier this week revealed that he was close to agreeing a new contract with the north London club.

Meanwhile, Koscielny has scored 22 goals in his 273 appearances since moving to the Emirates in 2010 with Coquelin becoming a key member of the first team since returning from a loan at Charlton in December 2014.

All three have agreed new long-term deals, much to the delight of manager Arsene Wenger.

“We are very pleased that three important members of our team have committed to us for the long term. Francis has made tremendous technical strides over the past few years because he’s so focused every day," Wenger told the club's official website.

"Olivier has big experience in the game now and has become a more and more complete player since joining us. Laurent is of course a key part of our squad and I believe one of the best defenders in the world today. So overall, this is great news for us.”

The club has not revealed the exact length of the new contracts but Koscielny has confirmed on Twitter that he has agreed to remain at the Emirates until 2020.

"I'm pleased to announce you that i extend my adventure with Arsenal until 2020. #WeAreTheArsenal @Arsenal," he tweeted.

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