Koscielny, 36, is living his last days as a player for the Girondins.
Tuesday, the scapular club had announced its exclusion from the professional group, without specifying when it would take effect.
But unlike defender Paul Baysse and Algerian midfielder Mehdi Zerkane, sidelined and sent to reserve, the former Gunner continues to train with his teammates and applies for the match in Rennes on Sunday.
This Wednesday, Gerard Lopez provided details about the future of his international defender (51 caps), flagship recruit of the former American owner GACP in 2019 with the biggest salary of the club and the possibility of extending his Bordeaux lease until 'in 2024.
"It is a decision taken for reasons of strategic orientation, explains Lopez. It is not for economic reasons since he has a contract, it will not make us gain anything. It was discussed with him and his entourage. It will be done in good understanding, with respect for the player and his contract. "
"We do not attack the player or the person, continues the Spanish-Luxembourg businessman. But it is clear that Laurent will not end the season with us and that he will leave the club in January. I think that" he can still play football so if we can help him play again he will leave as a player. He has this right to retrain as well. There are a range of possibilities, they are all on the table. "
Bordeaux, although 17th in L1 with the worst defense (44 goals conceded), still maintains confidence in its coach Vladimir Petkovic, adds the club president.
"To start talking about an ultimatum for a coach is like waiting a few weeks to fire him. This is not the case at all here," said Lopez.
Finally, in the transfer window, Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu and English striker Josh Maja are among the players the Girondins want to see go.
In the direction of arrivals, the leader targets "two to three players in central defense and defensive midfield".
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