Samir Nasri infuriated Arsenal fans when he closed the door on his career at the Emirates to join billionaires Manchester City. He might enrage Gooners even more with his recent comments.
At Manchester City, Samir Nasri has played in 43 matches, scoring 6 goals and providing 9 assists in the process. He can now boast of having a Barclays Premier League medal round his neck and the title in his hands.
On Tuesday, Samir Nasri boldly singled out Arsenal fans for a special message. Speaking with French television channel TF1, the Manchester City midfielder reminded:
“People at Arsenal tried to make out that I came here for the money. I hope they are watching me now, collecting my Premier League winner’s medal. I believe they have not won a trophy for many years now.
“If all that I was interested in was money, the easiest decision would have been to stay at Arsenal, picking up my money every week and walking into the team.”
Accusing unnamed Arsenal players of lacking belief in the team, Samir Nasri continued:
“There are many people doing this right now at Arsenal. I made the hard choice to come and fight for my place at a big club, where they never settle for second best, and I have proved it correct.
“I now hope the Arsenal fans can get on with their lives and forget me, they should celebrate their third-place achievement and I will focus on winning titles.”
Manchester City have now won two titles in two seasons. Arsenal’s last moment of glory was in 2005 when they lifted the FA Cup trophy at the expense of runners-up Manchester United.
Samir Nasri is set to represent France for the Euro 2012 tournament in a few weeks' time.
On Tuesday, Samir Nasri boldly singled out Arsenal fans for a special message. Speaking with French television channel TF1, the Manchester City midfielder reminded:
“People at Arsenal tried to make out that I came here for the money. I hope they are watching me now, collecting my Premier League winner’s medal. I believe they have not won a trophy for many years now.
“If all that I was interested in was money, the easiest decision would have been to stay at Arsenal, picking up my money every week and walking into the team.”
Accusing unnamed Arsenal players of lacking belief in the team, Samir Nasri continued:
“There are many people doing this right now at Arsenal. I made the hard choice to come and fight for my place at a big club, where they never settle for second best, and I have proved it correct.
“I now hope the Arsenal fans can get on with their lives and forget me, they should celebrate their third-place achievement and I will focus on winning titles.”
Manchester City have now won two titles in two seasons. Arsenal’s last moment of glory was in 2005 when they lifted the FA Cup trophy at the expense of runners-up Manchester United.
Samir Nasri is set to represent France for the Euro 2012 tournament in a few weeks' time.
