http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Laurent-Koscielny-c21742 has gone on to extend his contract with the Gunners.
The French international recently went on to put pen to paper on a long term contract at the club and is now expected to stay there for the next four seasons or so.
Both the defenders had gone on to form a rather brilliant partnership at the back last season and with the two now looking to stay at Arsenal for an extended period of time, it seems like both the players and the club will benefit from this decision.
When talking about Koscielny and his decision to sign a long term contract with the club, Vermaelen is quoted to have said: "I heard the news that Laurent extended his contract and I'm really happy"
"From the start when he came to Arsenal he has shown he is a great player and he is developing really well. I think he has done everything for the club already and I hope he will stay a few more years. "Of course he is not here at the moment because he
is not fit - he had a holiday because he played in the Euros. But he is a great player and I'm happy that he signed for the club."
Vermaelen is a part of Arsenal’s pre season tour and was in the squad, when they went on to beat http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Malaysia-c2949 XI on Tuesday. The North London club initially went on to concede a goal, but with Eisfeld and Chuks Aneke scoring late goals for the club, they went
on to win by two goals to one.
At the moment, Vermaelen is the acting captain for the team, in their pre season tour of Asia. Considering the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 situation, it is believed that the centre back will be awarded the captains arm band, once the striker leaves.
However, the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bacary-Sagna-c7148 are also being considered as the other potential players who could step up and be named captain of the team for the coming season.
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