Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, has revealed that Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke sold him because he wanted the money.
Arsene
Wenger has always insisted that he did not have plans to sell Nasri,
but even after his compatriot started the season against Liverpool, he
was sold for £24m in August 2011.
Although
he had one year left on his contract, Nasri said Wenger had assured him
he would keep him, but Kroenke decided against it.
“Wenger
told me that if Cesc (Fabregas) left, I would stay but Kroenke wanted
the money,” Nasri told French TV channel beIN Sport. “Cesc was already
gone, I had only one year left so I decided to leave.
“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 for money.
“I
only regret not having more discussions with Arsene Wenger when I left.
Arsene Wenger is the greatest coach I have worked with. He made me the
player I am. I’m very grateful.”
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