The central defender's move to the Emirates completes a remarkable rise for a footballer who was playing for Ligue 2 side Tours last year.

BBC: Arsenal sign Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny

Comminges, who has just picked up the Supporters Club's Player of the Year award, joined Swindon from French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims last July.

BBC: Comminges keen on Bluebirds move

In France , Lyon was held to a 1-1 draw at Brest, while Marseille reclaimed third place in Ligue 1 after coming from behind to defeat Troyes 2-1.

CNN: 'Mind the gap' : Tottenham on fast track to success

Meanwhile in France, Montpellier reclaimed their position at the top of the Ligue 1 from big-spending Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-0 victory at Stade Rennes.

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In France's Ligue 1, Paris St Germain came from a goal down to beat Nancy 2-1 at Parc des Princes on Saturday.

CNN: Barcelona down Deportivo ahead of AC Milan showdown

In Ligue Un Marseille maintains a three point advantage on PSG at the top of the table after the two sides draw 2-2 at the Velodrome.

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