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Nasri reveals late Lyon bid

Written by Jonathan Chong on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Winger Samir Nasri has revealed why it took him so long to sign for Arsenal.

It was initially thought that a combination of the European Championships and accounting matters at his former club prevented the French international from formally agreeing terms with Arsenal, despite prematurely announcing on his personal website that he had decided to sign.

Nasri also now admits that there was a late bid from Lyon, but he had already made his mind up by then.

Nasri said: "Lyon made an approach. I spoke with president (Jean-Michel) Aulas by telephone. But it didn't go much further than that.

"At that point my choice had practically been made. I'd given my word to Arsenal and I couldn't see myself at any French club other than OM (Marseille)."

Meanwhile, manager Arsène Wenger is optimistic about striker Eduardo da Silva being availalble for selection in three to four weeks.

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User Comments

14

wan

Posted on 26 Jul, 2008 at 12:51 PM - Reply

he can leave, after giving us, champ league n epl title....

13

fatty

Posted on 25 Jul, 2008 at 04:24 PM - Reply

great news bout eduardo....cant wait 2 c him play again

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jim

Posted on 24 Jul, 2008 at 10:30 PM - Reply

really hope this kid is the real deal but still wana see another winger

nasri looks good when ive seen him in live matches but the guy dont dribble hasnt got the flair (not even on youtube)

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fiendishpauper

Posted on 24 Jul, 2008 at 03:19 AM - Reply

Right...so that phone conversation lasted a month did it? Haven't seen much of him. I just hope he lives up to the hype.

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GOONER1991

Posted on 24 Jul, 2008 at 12:26 AM - Reply

BTW, it means that Eduardo will be back in England in three/four weeks. Not available for the team...that should be changed...

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GOONER1991

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 08:54 PM - Reply

WHAT!!!
Eduardo available in 3 - 4 weeks????
Great news...

Anyways, nice that Nasri is a man of his word...unlike some of our players...adebayor...

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dan

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 08:45 PM - Reply

sounds a classy guy, we'll see. btw, we didn't lose steam as result of eduardo's injury, we we're losing form ever since the home game against birmingham city, which was a shyte game, eduardo played fine but we we're toothless, we looked tired. insufficient squad depth. with current squad plus one star coming in i say we start well and fade away at the end, same as last year. we just don't have the horses to compete for trophies, patience indeed.

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Don

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 08:14 PM - Reply

message 4 Toba: The only Gooner....i agree completely!! Great news re Eduardo.

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Solid Snake

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 07:00 PM - Reply

I think this guy can be our new Bobby Pires!! he will be 10 times better the Helb!! Just watch!!

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J3

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 05:24 PM - Reply

I agree that match where Eduardo was injured was a turning point. Eduardo is more efficient than Ade and therefore is the type of striker that Arsenal needs.

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Toba: The only Gooner

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 03:21 PM - Reply

I wish Nasri an exciting career at the Emirates. The greatest news I have had in recent time is the availability of Eduardo in the next three or four weeks. This is great news. I wish him an excellent, injury free and rewarding 2008/09 sesson. We actually lost our steam because we lost him to Taylor's tackle.

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BobWalcotUganda

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 02:56 PM - Reply

Watever happens after 3yrs, we have him now and thats more important. majority of the french players we ve had ve alwayz been loyal 2 Arsene.

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Zeeshan

Posted on 23 Jul, 2008 at 11:35 AM - Reply

honest man? wait for 3 years when hes developed into a world class player and real madrid and barca are courting him. he too will be leaving arsenal then