Wednesday, 24th August, 2011
Samir Nasri has expressed his delight at finally completing his switch from Arsenal to Manchester City, revealing that it was "all I wanted since the start".
The midfielder has cost City an estimated £25M and believes that he is joining a club on the up.
Nasri was involved in Arsenal’s 2-0 weekend loss at home to Liverpool and that had raised some doubts about his impending move, but the France international is delighted to have landed at Eastlands.
"It’s a big relief because there were long, long negotiations between the clubs", said Nasri.
"Now I am finally a City player and that’s all I wanted since the start. It is a big day for me. It is a new start."
The 24-year-old also explained he was disappointed with Arsenal for having taken so long to conclude his transfer.
"I feel a little bit frustrated because I said to the manager I wanted to leave.
"I stayed for the whole pre-season.
"I wanted to do pre-season with Manchester to know my team-mates."
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