It's almost impossible to believe that French winger Samir Nasri is in Pep Guardiola's good graces after the controversial video in which he appears partying with drugs and his friends. That bad image is without question the reason why he left Manchester City in the first place, but according to Nasri the story is different. Allegedly, Pep Guardiola practically begged him to stay in the club and fight for a spot in the starting XI. 

But wait a minute, that doesn't sound like Pep Guardiola at all, on his presentation as the new Sevilla recruit, he said: "Guardiola wanted me to stay at Man City. He promised me that I will play but I wanted to leave the club and sign with a club where I can recover my level. I want a family club that could give me affection like Sevilla."

About being fit to play, Nasri added: "I'm fine. I made the preseason with my former team and I played on Sunday. For fans I send a hopeful message, last year was difficult because I was injured but I'm hopeful with this season. Last season was very difficult for me on the field and off. During the time I was injured I reconsidered my life. I come to Sevilla to play well on the pitch and I learned a lot in the last year. Sampaoli said to me that I will play as right and left winger, playmaker and even as a striker. It will depend on the different rivals."

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