Samir Nasri's quality as a player has never been questioned, his off-the-field actions have but there has never been a reason to question his professional status or behavior on the field or at the training grounds. In Sevilla, the club lets him be himself in his personal life and this has brought him enough peace of mind to help him improve his football. This is the perfect moment for him to excel in his career, he is hopeful that can happen with the Spanish club.
Talking to Sevilla's official magazine, Nasri said: "I had a good pre-season but needed a change. Guardiola wanted me to stay. In my last season, I had many injuries and wanted to start something new, fresh. So I contacted other clubs, but when I heard Sevilla, I knew I needed to come here. If you know anything about football, you know that Sevilla has returned many players back to the top."
He added: "I also asked Jesus Navas, [David] Silva and Nolito about the club, the city, and everything was good. There was good food, very nice girls... I talked to Guardiola and he told me there is a great coach in [Sevilla assistant] Juanma Lillo. That was all I needed to know. It was perfect for me."
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