Manchester City supporters are delighted to have added Samir Nasri to their collection of superstars as the 2011/12 season promises to be big for the Sky Blues. Like Arsenal, they are in the UEFA Champions League. But unlike Arsenal, they top the English Premier League table on goal difference thanks to their perfect run after 2 Match-days.
Still on the domestic front, Manchester City are gearing up to defend their 2011 FA Cup title whereas clinching the Carling Cup is also on their to-do list. Meanwhile, things are looking fragile at the Emirates Stadium right now.
Without Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, Arsene Wenger is under greater pressure to spend money and make big signings before the end of the summer transfer window. Gunners fans fear their team will experience a miserable campaign although belief and hopes remain.
In any case, Samir Nasri seemed overjoyed by his switch to Eastlands. The French international couldn’t imagine himself playing for Arsenal under the same promise and desire: to improve and end the club’s title drought at last. Does Nasri appear as a coward? Many have already branded him as a “money-chaser”…
Check out a few quotes related to Samir Nasri’s transfer from Arsenal to rivals Manchester City.
Samir Nasri after landing at Eastlands:
“It's a big relief because it was a long negotiation between the two clubs. Now I'm a City player and that's what I wanted from the start so I'm really happy.
“I was frustrated because I said I wanted to leave, but I stayed for the pre-season — I wanted to do pre-season in Manchester and get to know my team-mates.”
Emmanuel Frimpong about Samir Nasri on Twitter:
“Money is the root of all evil.”
Jack Wilshere to Samir Nasri on Twitter:
“Good luck to my friend Mr Nasri. I learnt a lot from him. World class player. Will be missed.”
Emmanuel Frimpong to Jack Wilshere on Twitter:
“Pffffff come-on Jack.”
Cesc Fabregas to Nasri on Twitter:
“Good luck to my friend Nasri at his new club. One of the best players around.”
Robin van Persie to Nasri on Twitter:
“All the best Nasri at your new club. Thanks for the good stuff!”
Samri Nasri to Jack Wilshere, Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie on Twitter:
“Thank you to my friends for your messages. I will miss you.”
Samir Nasri in reply to Arsenal supporters:
“City fans are really passionate and it reminds me a little bit here of Marseille. I remember we played City in 2008 and lost 3-0 and the crowd was amazing. That is what I want.”
Bacary Sagna about Arsenal’s current condition:
“We have lost great players and friends in Samir [Nasri] and Cesc [Fabregas] but life goes on. Arsenal is still alive and I think we are all confident we can win something and be successful.”
Arsenal and Manchester City fans, what are your reactions to Samir Nasri's big money transfer?
