When I logged on to the internet yesterday, to see the news that Nasri was not commited to Arsenal due to contract demands, I have to admit I was gutted.
“It is more complicated now because the wage differences [between the French and the English league] are not as big as they used to be.
“Just watch [Karim] Benzema. He is 20 and recently signed a new deal.
“It is very difficult [to transfer players from the French league] but England is considered one of the two top leagues and the best players want to play against the best players.”
This signing appeared to be all but a certainty, and these quotes seemingly put the signing in doubt. However, it seems as though these comments are not related to the signing of Nasri, but to another question posed to him by RMC. So though these quotes make it look like the deal could be in doubt, Arseblog have stated that the quotes were taken out of context.
Arseblog link: http://www.oleole.com/blogs/arseblog/posts/nasri-deal-gets-complicated-world-keeps-on-turning
And having looked into all the information I could find, I am now confident once again, due to an article on Marseille’s main newspaper, La Provence, one of the first to bring the link to Nasri into the media limelight.
In this article (that you can view below) it gives a few more quotes and information to clear up the reason for this delay in the transfer of the French wonderkid. Firstly, it tells us what Wenger thinks about Nasri, with quotes from Le Boss:
“Nasri is one of the players who very strongly interests Arsenal.
” At 21 years old (as he will be on June 26th), he has all his future in front of him; he an show a considerable margin of progression. Inn any case, he has the qualities necessary for him to compete at the highest level.”
The article also says that Wenger did not want to fully confirm his arrival (unsurprising given Wengers attitude towards transfers before they are made completely official), but says that only a “reversal of the situation at the last minute” would stop the young Marseille player becoming a Gunner by after the Euros.
La Provence then goes on to claim that the main reason for the delay is this:
An agreement was already reached and the transfer will be made official after the Euro’s, after the traditional medical (has been done). According to our information, this procedure would have been decided in order to make it possible for Nasri to devote himself to the French squad without being worried by his club future.
So there we have it, unfortunately while Nasri may have less pressure on him now, us Gooners are sweating on this transfer, but until its denied completely I will believe this deal will be done in good time.
gd article well done. im relieved
I think we can’t be sure of Nasri joining Arsenal rigt now. Let’s hope he joins Arsenal and plays well for us in future.