Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that left-back Layvin Kurzawa has signed a new four-year deal at the Parc des Princes.
The 27-year-old was a target for Arsenal in January, according to Sky Sports.
Layvin Kurzawa Signs New Contract With Paris Saint-Germain
Career So Far
After spending six seasons with AS Monaco – where he began his career – Kurzawa moved to the French capital in the summer of 2015.
The 27-year-old made 25 appearances during his first season with the club, registering his first goal for the club during a 4-1 win over Saint-Etienne.
Throughout his time with the French Champions, Kurzawa has proved to be an excellent attacking force on the left-hand side. He has scored 13 times during his five-year spell with the club, also registering 17 assists in the process.
However, he has also never made the left-back position his own, and is often rotated in and out of the starting line-up. This season he has shared the role with Juan Bernat; however, he has also competed with Maxwell and Yuri Berchiche in the past.
Have Arsenal Missed Out On a Good Signing?
The Gunners were reportedly close to agreeing a deal for the French left-back in January, and were still maintaining interest this summer.
However, Project Restart has proved kind to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta when it comes to choosing his starting left-back.
Kieran Tierney has returned to the squad, having been plagued with injuries since arriving at The Emirates last summer. The Scotsman has impressed too, earning praise from his manager.
Arteta now has options at left-back. Sead Kolasinac has returned from the injury he suffered in a 3-2 win over Everton, and has featured in the Gunners’ last three games.
Furthermore, the Spaniard can also call upon youngster Bukayo Saka, whose versatility has been highlighted throughout much of this season.
As a result, signing Kurzawa was likely to have been a luxury for Arsenal.
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