Mathieu Debuchy: Arsenal defender joins Bordeaux on loan

Mathieu Debuchy has made just 22 appearances for Arsenal since signing from Newcastle in 2014

Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has joined Ligue 1 side Bordeaux on loan for the rest of the season.

It is understood Arsenal blocked a possible move to Manchester United for Debuchy, who joined the Gunners from Newcastle for £12m in July 2014.

The France international, 30, has made just seven appearances for Arsenal this season and not figured since November.

The right-back has been allowed to return to France for the chance of first-team football ahead of Euro 2016.

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