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Koscielny Returns to Lorient as Sporting Director, Eyes Ligue 1

11/20/2025

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Laurent Koscielny has returned to Lorient as sporting director after leaving Arsenal in 2019.
He aims to lead Lorient back to Ligue 1, emphasizing sustainability and youth development.
Koscielny values maintaining Lorient's identity while learning from Bournemouth.
He attempted to recruit Olivier Giroud and chose to focus on developing 21-year-old Arsène Kouassi.
Despite relegation struggles, he remains confident in the squad and coaching staff.

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Laurent Koscielny has returned to Lorient as sporting director after leaving Arsenal in 2019.
He aims to lead Lorient back to Ligue 1, emphasizing sustainability and youth development.
Koscielny values maintaining Lorient's identity while learning from Bournemouth.
He attempted to recruit Olivier Giroud and chose to focus on developing 21-year-old Arsène Kouassi.
Despite relegation struggles, he remains confident in the squad and coaching staff.