By Jim Van Wijk, Press Association

PUBLISHED: 07:47 EST, 25 June 2013 | UPDATED: 07:47 EST, 25 June 2013

Laurent Koscielny has again reaffirmed his commitment to Arsenal - and believes the Gunners can use their superb end to last season as a springboard for success this term.

Koscielny, 27, impressed alongside Per Mertesacker at the heart of the Arsenal defence over a 10-match unbeaten run in the Barclays Premier League which saw them overall rivals Tottenham to snatch fourth place and secure another shot at the Champions League.

Case for the defence: Laurent Koscielny became an integral fixture in the Arsenal backline last season

The France international has found himself linked with a summer move away from the Emirates Stadium, with European champions Bayern Munich touted as a possible destination.

However, the defender maintains his current focus is completely with the Gunners.

Speaking to French regional newspaper La Montagne, Koscielny said: 'I have four-year contract. For now, I am still at Arsenal.'

The Gunners recorded a memorable victory over Bayern in the Allianz Arena in March, where Koscielny scored the second goal of a 2-0 win in their Champions League last 16 second-leg clash.

Although it was not enough to secure qualification, it restored belief and kickstarted Arsenal's brilliant end to the campaign, with eight out of 10 victories.

Koscielny hopes his team can take that confidence into the new campaign, which will see them play a crucial Champions League qualifier in August.

'The second leg of the Champions League against Bayern Munich was a trigger for us,' he added.

'In the process, we almost won everything.

'The most important thing is that Arsenal is in the Champions League. It is super exciting to play against the best teams in Europe.'

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Please kill yourself

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Atzy, it was a very broad and obvious hint. =) DM just likes to play dumb.

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Not many players in the world have Barca and Bayern after them, top player.

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You have to stay lad, staying at arsenal is his best option or end up like cesc and song always on the bench at barca

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Why would he leave when hes the first choice centre half for one of the best teams in europe? I swear dm has an agenda against Arsenal.

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Great player, enjoy watching him. Hope he will stay and may be with an improved squad, challenge for some tangible silverware.

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Player under contract stays with club. shocking.

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DM can u do all us footy fans a big Favour and stop Writing about football altogether and stick to Writing about Andy Murray cos all english footy fans couldn't give a c..p about him

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haha barca eat chit you can't have everything

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Hes finally realised that hes rubbish and no one wants him so hes playing the whole Im loyal to Arsenal card

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