Koscielny still commited to Arsenal despite interest from other teams

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Laurent Koscielny's satisfaction with life at Arsenal has led him to spurn advances from clubs interested in luring the defender away from the Emirates Stadium.

Before Arsenal's goalless draw with Stoke City, the French international revealed he's rejected offers to leave the Gunners over fears of missing out on first-team opportunities, reports Solen Cherrier of Le Journal du Dimanche, as traslated by ESPNFC.

"For the moment, I have no reason to go and look elsewhere," he said. "I have everything I need to blossom.

"There were teams interested in me but I always asked myself if it was worth taking the risk. I've seen a good few players leave for a bigger club and find themselves on the substitutes' bench.

"At the start of my career I was often on the bench. I hated it. I said to myself - never again."

Koscielny has been a fixture in Arsene Wenger's first team for most of his time at Arsenal since joining the north London side from Lorient in 2010. Yet the club's first-place position this late in the season is a rarity for the 30-year-old, who's well aware of the struggles of chasing teams rather than being pursued.

"The title can't be taken for granted but I prefer to be in this position than to be chasing after the others," he said.

Koscielny will look to help Arsenal maintain its place atop the Premier League table during Arsenal's clash with city rivals Chelsea on Jan. 24.