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Nasri 'honoured' to work with Wenger

Wed 23 Jul, 10:00 AM


Samir Nasri has revealed he chose to join Arsenal because of the "stability and continuity" offered by coach Arsene Wenger.The 21-year-old midfielder joined the Gunners earlier this month on a long-term contract following protracted transfer negotiations with Marseille, the club he had represented since he was nine years old.

Nasri also reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid and Roma, but opted for a club with a long-term project in place.

"(Wenger) personifies stability and continuity," Nasri told France Football magazine on Tuesday.

"We know that with him we're going to be working for the long term. I think he's been at Arsenal for 13 years - that says it all.

"To perfect my game I was looking for those kinds of guarantees. I didn't want to leave for a club, however legendary, where everything could change the next day.

"Working under a coach like Arsene Wenger is an honour. I know he'll help me to progress."

As well as interest from Italy, England and Spain, Nasri confirmed French champions Lyon had also tried to sign him.

"Lyon made an approach. I spoke with president (Jean-Michel) Aulas by telephone. But it didn't go much further than that," Nasri added.

"At that point my choice had practically been made. I'd given my word to Arsenal and I couldn't see myself at any French club other than OM."

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  1. I seen it again,GOING FOR GOAL, ball control ,do they think we play rugby why do our get payed great money whythen they laugh about it, so close last season,why players have to blast the ball well wide or like hoyte 6 feet from goal staight over doing the same as last year, if we can get this ball under better control, i think we will do well and mr wenger well he is the best coach we have had sorry about negative but it dose make you think anyway up the gunner good luck this season.

    From silverfox296, on Wed 23 Jul 2:09PM

  2. Arsenal 4 Arsene he should be come the leader of the world he is that great

    From el_jay_smith, on Wed 23 Jul 2:05PM

  3. Arsene Wenger is a Genius and im glad Nasri realises this if only Adebayor could do the same instead of getting a head bigger than the club and thats saying something!!!

    Gunners 4 life

    From el_jay_smith, on Wed 23 Jul 1:59PM

  4. The third one mentioned on Sky is Francis Coquelin.

    Coquelin signs professional terms on 18-Jul-2008
    Arsenal have signed French midfield player Francis Coquelin on professional terms.
    The 17-year-old has joined from SASP Stade Lavallois Mayeene MFC.

    Will only be in the Reserves, he palyed the last half hour last night.

    From Terry, on Wed 23 Jul 12:26PM

  5. Nasri + Fabregas ??? I dunno I have faith in Wenger but we need wingers so badly

    From Alan, on Wed 23 Jul 11:46AM

  6. I saw on sky sport arsenal have made 3 signings. Who is the third one I only know Ramsey and nasri. The third one has what looks like an italian name

    From umgodoyi, on Wed 23 Jul 10:32AM

  7. wise choice son!

    From c, on Wed 23 Jul 10:30AM

  8. Just bears out what I have said about Arsene Wenger on these pages as recent as yesterday - Have faith in him - He is genius!

    From flattley, on Wed 23 Jul 10:21AM
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