A biography for Samir Nasrihasn’t been written yet.
“A final is a final, a trophy is a trophy, a cup is a cup. Whatever cup you play, you want to win it, especially when you are a player.”
“I wanted to write history rather than participate in it.”
“Sometimes it is a good thing to hear what kids have to tell you. Kids just tell the truth.”
“The horizon is a little bit blocked with Didier Deschamps as manager. I respect his choices, but the French national team doesn't make me happy any more.”
“When I am on the pitch, I don't focus on the opposition fans. I am focused on doing my best for the team.”
“I hope I will integrate myself quickly in this team and bring everything I can to Arsenal and the fans.”
“I don't want to go back to the national team and play the hypocrite when some of them asked for me to be kicked out.”
“I don't make plans for my future. I have learned that you cannot predict what will happen.”
“The thing in the Champions League is not just the talent. It's not being a team. It's the experience as well.”
“I never said Arsenal fans were not good. I just said I saw real passion when I signed here, and I said Arsenal was a little bit different. That is the only thing I said.”
“We get older, we get more mature and stronger mentally. You learn to deal with different situations.”
“I don't pretend; I'm honest. Sometimes that causes a problem; I always say what I think.”
“Pellegrini gave me back the joy of playing football. He is like Arsene Wenger: someone who likes to joke, someone who likes to talk and take an interest in your life.”
“I'm lucky to have a second chance. Not everyone in life has a second chance, and I do.”
“I just look at what is best for me.”
“Arsenal have good fans but not that passionate since they moved from Highbury to the Emirates.”
“I don't regret leaving Arsenal.”
“If starting games in a club like Manchester City and winning two titles isn't enough, too bad. I won't regret anything.”
“I'm not an Arsenal fan. I am not from London.”
“The World Cup is the World Cup, and I'm sad I won't play in it; that's my only regret. But to play a friendly with my national team, I did it many times, so it's not something I'm missing.”