Cash in: Arsenal sold me because Kroenke wanted the money, claims ex-Gunners star Nasri

1 Apr 2013 22:51

"Cesc or me were supposed to leave. Arsene told me that if Cesc would leave, I would stay. But Kroenke wanted the money," says the Frenchman

Sold: Did Arsenal cash in on Nasri?

Samir Nasri has claimed Arsenal sold him two years ago because the board wanted to cash in.
Manchester City midfielder Nasri claimed Arsene Wenger told him he would not be sold if Cesc Fabregas left but majority shareholder Stan Kroenke had the final say.
The Gunners ended up selling both midfielders with Fabregas going to Barcelona.
The club vehemently denied at the time that Wenger was put under any pressure to sell even though Nasri only had a year left on his contract.
Nasri told BeIN Sport: "Cesc or me were supposed to leave. Arsene told me that if Cesc would leave, I would stay. But Kroenke wanted the money.

Ex team-mates: Nasri with Fabregas

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"Arsene Wenger is the greatest coach I have worked with.. he made me the player I am. I'm very grateful.
"I only regret not having more discussions with Arsene Wenger when I left [for Manchester City].
"I do not have regrets. I do not regret joining Manchester City. I want to play and perform. My departure from Arsenal is purely for sporting reasons.
"When you compare Arsenal and City, it's not the same. With City I'm playing in a better team. I didn't leave (Arsenal) for money."

Nasri: "Arsene Wenger is the greatest coach I have worked with"

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Nasri has endured mixed fortunes since his £24m move to City, winning the title last year and being accused by Roberto Mancini of not trying hard enough.
Nasri added: "I am aware that I am not having a good season. There are many reasons. But when Mancini said that I'm training at 50 per cent this is not true."
On a potential move away from City, Nasri added: "There is nothing going on with Monaco. Nor with PSG." -------------- Mirror Football