Bacary Sagna Explains Why He Chose Manchester City Over Arsenal
BBC Sport – Football Transfers
After reaching the end of his contract with Arsenal, Bacary Sagna made the decision not to renew and instead moved to Manchester City, despite efforts by Arsène Wenger to keep him at the Emirates.
In a recent interview with Manchester City’s official website, the 31-year-old right-back revealed the key factor behind his decision to join the Premier League champions. Sagna credited former Arsenal teammates Samir Nasri and Gaël Clichy, both now at City, for persuading him to make the switch.
“Yes, I spoke to them several times,” Sagna said. “They knew I was free and wanted to leave, and told me to come because they have a great team with a good mentality, who work hard and win trophies.”
Sagna’s move to City signals his desire to compete at the highest level and add silverware to his career achievements. Having spent eight years with Arsenal, the French international right-back is now looking forward to a fresh challenge under manager Manuel Pellegrini.
The presence of familiar faces in Nasri and Clichy was clearly a significant factor in his decision-making process, helping him settle on joining a squad with strong ambition and a winning culture.
With his experience and defensive solidity, Sagna aims to strengthen Manchester City’s backline as they look to defend their Premier League title and pursue further success in domestic and European competitions.
