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Alex Milne

Arsenal fans fume after Laurent Koscielny refuses to travel on their pre-season tour

Arsenal fans are furious following the news that their captain Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel on the club's pre-season tour of the United States after a request to have his contract cancelled was rejected.

The 33-year-old was due to fly out to the USA with the rest of the squad on Thursday but the club announced earlier in the day that the defender would not be travelling.

It is understood Koscielny, whose contract runs until next year, made it clear to the club that he wish to be released from the agreement this summer in order to sign for another club.

Laurent Koscielny's time at Arsenal looks to be coming to an end (REUTERS)

But Arsenal have stood firm and, upon their refusal to grant the former France international a free transfer, Koscielny responded by not joining his team-mates in the USA.

"Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel to the US for our pre-season tour," a club statement read.

"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."

Internal disciplinary proceedings will begin against Koscielny in the coming days as the rest of Unai Emery's squad prepare for the new Premier League campaign.

Gunners supporters took to social media to vent their anger at Koscielny's conduct.

Here are just a few of the best reactions:

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