Arsenal Finally Locks Up Samir Nasri With A Long Term Contract

Posted on 11. Jul, 2008 by Milox in Premiership

Arsenal have finally completed the signing of midfielder Samir Nasri from Marseille.

The 21-year-old French midfielder should be joining the club in their pre-season matches in Austria on July 21.has joined the Gunners on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Nasri, who is believed to have signed a long term deal for a currently undisclosed fee, said: “I am very happy to become an Arsenal player, it means such a lot to me.

“This is a very important step in my life as a football player because Arsenal is a massive club.

“I really hope everything will go well for me here. I will my best for Arsenal and its fans and I am honoured to be part of such a great football club.”

And Nasri revealed that Arsene Wenger had played a big part in his decision to sign for the club.

“The fact that Arsène Wenger gives great opportunities to young players is very important for me,” he said. “Arsène has a great reputation and he is one of the best managers in the world.

“He has proved that he puts a lot of confidence in the young players and he gives them a chance. It was very important for me to have such a great manager to work with and I’m really looking forward to working with both Arsène Wenger and all my new team-mates.

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