Samir Nasri profile
Name
Samir Nasri
Born
June 26, 1987
Marseille, France
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
8
Previous Club(s)
Marseille
Joined Arsenal
July 11, 2008
Arsenal Debut
W.B.A. (h)
Premier League
August 16, 2008
Won 1-0
First Arsenal Goal
W.B.A. (h)
Premier League
August 16, 2008
Won 1-0
Samir was signed in the summer as a ready-made replacement for Alex Hleb
The French international midfielder is just as assured in possession, just as inventive - and he has an eye for goal too. The 21-year-old, who made two appearances at Euro 2008, arrives with a big reputation after being voted as French Ligue One's Young Player of the Year in 2007.
Samir made 145 appearances for Olympique Marseille, winning the Intertoto Cup in 2005 and helping them finish third in the French League last season. The new Arsenal recruit was a major reason why Marseille will compete in the Champions League this term.
Wenger is clearly delighted with his major summer acquisition. "He is young, quick and technically an outstanding player," said the Arsenal manager. "He has shown great potential with his performances for Marseille and the French national team over the past two seasons and he will add great quality to our squad."
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