Samir Nasri has taken a swipe at his critics from Arsenal after
winning the Premier League in his first season with Manchester
City.
The Frenchman rejected a new deal with the Gunners to
join City in a £24m deal last summer, prompting accusations that he
was a mercenary.
But the 24-year-old feels his decision has now been vindicated
after picking up his first piece of silverware since arriving in
England in 2008.
"People at Arsenal tried to make out that I came here for the
money," Nasri told French TV station TF1. "I hope they are watching
me now collecting my Premier League winner's medal.
"I believe they have not won a trophy for many seasons now. If
all that I was interested in was money, the easiest decision would
have been to stay at Arsenal, picking up my money every week and
walking into the team.
"There are many people doing this right now at Arsenal. I made
the hard choice to come and fight for my place at a big club, where
they never settle for second best, and I have proved it
correct.
"I now hope the Arsenal fans can get on with their lives and
forget me, they should celebrate their third-place achievement and
I will focus on winning titles."