Samir Nasri: ‘It was between City and United’

Samir Nasri has admitted that his desire was always to leave Arsenal this summer but he would only consider a move to Manchester City or Manchester United.

After much deliberation the 24-year-old midfielder opted for a move to the Etihad Stadium and completed his move to the North West for a reported £23m.

"I did not see myself leaving England," Nasri told reporters. "The question arose of whether to go to United or City.

"But I prefer to make history with a club, rather than be just one player among the rest. I spoke with Patrick Vieira at City - they are the club of the future.

"My transfer has been a real saga. It's a huge relief to have finally signed and I am very happy."

The Frenchman could complete his debut for City against his former club’s bitter rivals Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday (August 28).