Midfielder credits loan moves for Arsenal career

Steve Dede 13:22 - 17 February 2016

Francis Coquelin

After several loan moves, Francis Coquelin have returning to Arsenal and held down a regular place

After joining Arsenal as a youngster, Coquelin was sent on several loan moves to Lorient, Freiburg and Charlton before injuries force Arsene Wenger to recall him to the team

Since returning to the team, the 24-year-old have become a very important part of the Arsenal squad.

He just returned to the starting line-up for the first time since November and was impressive in Arsenal's dramatic 2-1 win over Leicester City over the weekend.

Speaking on his loan moves Coquelin told the : "It was a great learning experience, Arsenal is a great club - a massive club."

"But you are kind of in a comfort zone as it is such a big club, you have all the facility.

"To go away, go abroad and see a different culture and different football helped me a lot and I came back stronger.

"I always had belief in myself, I didn't think it would happen that quickly as I was on loan quite a few times but when I went back I always had my belief.

"When the manager gave me my chance I grabbed it with both hands and just did the maximum I could to help the team."