Samir Nasri has revealed the he chose Manchester City over Manchester United, because Sir Alex Ferguson wanted him to go to war with Arsene Wenger.
The French midfielder left the Emirates for a free of £25million in 2011 to join City, but could have easily been playing at Old Trafford.
“We met with Sir Alex in Paris, in a hidden place, out of sight, so as not to fuel the rumours,” Nasri told BeIn Sports.
“But there was one thing that was a problem; I was asked to go to war with Arsenal to be able to join. I could not see myself doing it, especially with Arsene Wenger.
“After Man City showed their interest. Mancini called me every day during the holidays. I then decided that they really wanted me.”
Nasri has gone on to experience plenty success at the Etihad, winning the Premier League twice and the Capital One Cup in 2014.
“Manchester City was the first club to show interest,” he added. “I had some doubts about the evolution of the club. Then I thought they really wanted me. They were about to sign [Sergio] Aguero and there was already [David] Silva, [Mario] Balotelli, [Carlos] Tevez.’
“I had a discussion with my agents. They asked me if I wanted to make history or be a player like any other at United.
“I said “Go ahead”. I won the title in my first season, so my choice was the right one.”
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