Arsenal youngster Francis Coquelin is determined to forge a long-term future at the club after he inked a contract extension before his loan move to Lorient.

Coquelin, 19, has yet to make his Premier League bow for the Gunners but has been handed a long-term deal by manager Arsene Wenger. He now heads to Ligue 1 side Lorient for the upcoming season, where the right back is expected to get a taste of first-team football.

Speaking to Arsenal.com, the France international was delighted to have signed fresh terms in north London before his temporary switch.

"I feel really happy to sign a new contract," Coquelin said.

"I've had two great years already and now I will carry on and hopefully it will continue going well.

"Arsenal is the right club for me because Arsene Wenger trusts young players and we can learn quickly at a high level. That's why I went there in the first place.

"The first six months were quite hard for me because of the language but now I have learned English, now I have my house, my friends in England, and I feel comfortable.

"They have given me a new contract so obviously they are counting on me and I am really pleased with that. I will give that back by working hard."