Arsenal announce contract extensions for French trio Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Francis Coquelin 

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Arsenal have been handed a triple boost after French trio Laurent Koscielny, Francis Coquelin and Olivier Giroud signed new deals.

France internationals Koscielny and Giroud have signed until 2020, while Coquelin has penned a deal until the summer of 2021.

Koscielny and Coquelin - who is recovering from a hamstring injury - have become vital to Arsene Wenger in recent years and the Arsenal manager identified cementing their long-term futures as a priority.

(L-R) Francis Coquelin, Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud have signed new Arsenal deals

Manager Arsene Wenger shakes hands with French forward Giroud

The boss then reaches for defender Koscielny, who looks ecstatic to have sealed the deal

Giroud, up until recently, has found first-team opportunities had to come by owing to Wenger using star man Alexis Sanchez as a central striker.

But Giroud has received assurances over his role in Wenger's plans and has penned fresh terms.

Wenger said: '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.

'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.'

Coquelin has received a new deal despite being out injured for large periods