Wenger & French Agent Confirm Nasri Deal

Arséne Wenger confirmed on Arabic news channel Al Jazeera that the transfer of Olympique Marseille attacking midfield star Samir Nasri to Arsenal will be completed after the European Championships.

Gunners boss Wenger confirmed the transfer when asked if Nasri would be coming after Euro 2008 by his co-commentator during the Romania v France game.

The reports come from respected Arabic Arsenal forum “Arsenal 4 Arab” that 58-year-old Wenger stated on Al Jazeera News that Nasri has signed but it will not be officially announced until after Euro 2008.

It appeared that several posters on the forum had viewed the France game and heard Wenger confirmed Nasri’s arrival, most of the fans, applauding the coul.

News of the 21-year-old’s move escalated earlier today when French agent Issa Traore told Christian Recalcati’s website that the France prodidgy will joing the Gunners after this summers Championships:

“Samir will go to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger is a great coach and as usual has proved clever in being able to sign the boy before his price rose further.

“He’s a great player that Italian teams have allowed to escape.”

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