Samir Nasri, who has been retired since 2021 and is now a consultant for Canal+, is back in the spotlight with his new documentary, “Samir Nasri: Rebelle,” which aired this Sunday. The film dives into his football career and personal choices, shedding light on moments that defined him as a player and individual.
In his role as a consultant, Nasri provides an impartial view on PSG, but his past reveals a different story. During an appearance on RMC’s “Génération After,” the former midfielder recounted a pivotal moment from his career: an approach from PSG in 2011, shortly after the club was acquired by QSI and was launching an ambitious new project.
Nasri: “I Rejected PSG in 2011”
Nasri revealed that he was contacted by Leonardo, the newly appointed sporting director, who had previously reached out to him when he was still with Inter. “Leonardo called me and said he was coming to PSG and talked to me about Paris,” Nasri recalled, suggesting that the offer was serious and enticing.
However, despite the persistent urging from Leonardo and even Arsenal’s then-coach Arsène Wenger, who advised him to join PSG, Nasri stood firm. “Wenger said, ‘Go to PSG!’ but I told him, ‘Coach, it’s not possible.’ With my history and attachment to Marseille, I couldn’t move to Paris,” he admitted, further solidifying his rebellious image and loyalty to his roots.
