Marseille play-maker Samir Nasri HAS finalised his transfer to Arsenal, despite claims from his agent to the contrary. France Football sent a journalist to investigate, after the statement confirming Samir’s switch appeared on his website, before being taken down this evening.
They soon discovered the website is owned and run by Nasri’s father, who takes charge of Samir’s commercial aspects off the pitch. The journalist claims he talked with Nasri senior, who admitted the deal is completed and will be formally announced by both parties tomorrow. He then called popular sports radio station RMC, and relayed this latest update to it’s listeners.
It appears news reached his father, who promptly added the information to his website. But then realised both sides wished to keep the deal quiet, and announce it together, which is due to take place on Tuesday afternoon.
Eagle eyed Young Guns reader Alex spotted pictures of the player on the Arsenal.com server, and after they were posted here, were quickly removed. Is a potential cover up taking place? it seems so.
Nasri’s agent is Jean-Pierre Bernes, a name which will send shivers down the spine of manager Arsène Wenger.
Bernes and Wenger have a much published history, as the agent was convicted of corruption in French football after being caught paying players to throw matches. JP was the Marseilles managing director at the time, and his actions prevented Wenger’s Monaco side from winning the league title.
When the Gunners boss found out, he refused to even speak with Bernes, and the pair have held a hostile relationship since. It was JP who quickly jumped out this evening saying “he has not signed, he has not signed”, another opportunity to have a dig at his old foe.
Samir is expected to wear the number 8 shirt, but more details will be known tomorrow afternoon.
Article By – J.Sanderson, With Thanks To Thomas From ArsenalLover
JS you came out with a statement headline saying it was today. Now I think you need to keep some credibility and justify why. It hasn’t happened and face the facts JS you know as much about this Nasri deal as I do, and that’s f*** all. Its a great site but save the Sun type headlines for the tabloids and just deal in facts not crap.
This quote right here is very clear in my opinion.
“We’re sorry to have acted hastily in announcing that Samir had signed a contract with Arsenal, as Samir is still under contract with Olympique de Marseille so far,” said the Nasri’s Website adminstrator (his Dad we understabd).
For me, there a key phrases that should make gooners worldwide more relaxed… these are “We acted hastily”, “still under contract so far”…
Basically, Samir Nasri’s is legally attached to L’OM till end of June, so July 1 or thereabouts should see the news on Arsenal.com.
I’m actually not worried at all about this one.
Cheers!
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..I also think that Wengers comments about Arshavin now effectively rule him out as a tranfer target for arsenal…
Wenger said…
“I wish I’d seem him at 21 or 22. I predict he will come to the Premier League, or go to a big club in Italy. The way he plays is something very special.” ….he also added
“Maybe he’ll want to stay because they play in the Champions League.”
This is my analysis:
a). Wenger feels he’s a bit to old for his typical age of signings..
b). He might remain in Zenit because of “champions league”…so Arsenal is not an option really….
Is Arsenal waiting to reveal a ‘few’ players together? Its impossible for so many people in the know to make same verbal gaffes again and again. Looks like Arsenal is holding it back for reasons only known to them. What can it be?
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