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Sagna - Why I left Arsenal and what’s next for me

A dependable performer down our right-hand side during his seven years in north London, Bacary Sagna was criticised by some quarters when he left to join Manchester City in 2014.

The France international made 284 appearances for us before leaving for pastures new at the end of his contract, but says that his move up north was strictly professional.

“Many people didn’t understand why I left but I’m going to clear this up one more time,” he told Arsenal Player. “It’s not about the money because I stayed with Arsenal for six years on the same contract, I never asked for anything.