“To be fair, i don’t even know where to start or even how to say it… but i just wanna thank the whole Arsenal fc… a family to me , a club who taught me so much in 7years, a club where i had the chance to progress day by day, a club who always gave me his trust whenever i was personally not at my best , a club who change the kid i was to the man i am today, a club where i had the pleasure to give 200 pr cent every game. I wanna thank the whole staff working at the club, the fans for accepting me so fast, making it smoove for myself and my family, my team mates witch i consider my true friends today and i had a great pleasure learning with them. Of course i wanna thank the coach MR WENGER… who believed in me..gave me his trust..and clearly changed my life. Now, it’s time for me to move on and one more time THANK YOU .”
This is what Bacary Sagna had to say after it was officially announced that he has moved to Manchester City on a free transfer, signing a three year deal with the Premier League champions.
After serving Arsenal for 7 years, the 31 year old right back will join the Citizens after he finishes with France in the World Cup. He will be joining the reigning Premier League Champions in their pre-season trip to the US.
Here are some reactions from Arsenal fans on twitter after it was officially announced that Sagna will join Man City.
Man City must have #AFC on speed dial 1 – yet another player in his way up there.
Adebayor
Nasri
Toure
Clichy
and now…. #Sagna
— Andy Jarrett (@AndyJarrett3) June 13, 2014
So did #wenger forget his old trick of making the potential leaver captain #Sagna
— Mr Travel Bug (@seags100) June 13, 2014
Another day, another Oh dear Arsenal! #Sagna pic.twitter.com/Ojf0SQr1HB
— Anfield Talk (@Anfield_Talk) June 13, 2014
These hoes ain't loyal #traitors #sagna #Fabregas #song #nasri #vanpersie #disgrace pic.twitter.com/DtQPpz3DUb
— Aneesa loves Arsenal (@AneesaHameed) June 13, 2014
Shame to lose you Bac, hands down you've given us your all. You'll be remembered. Best of luck son @Sagnaofficial #GoonerFamily #sagna
— SoussTheGooner (@ElsoussyAFC) June 13, 2014
#Sagna, I wish you all the best. You were loyal even when possibly we weren't. I applaud your work ethic, work rate & commitment #Legend!
— Andre (@Dre_AFC) June 13, 2014
#Sagna is #ManCity's new right #bench #premierleague
— Stig Erik Sellereite (@FS_Stigen) June 13, 2014
I sometimes think Arsene Wenger likes giving Manchester City our players. Absolute Joke. Another one gone. #Sagna
— Davies Tips (@teestips) June 13, 2014