Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has proclaimed Pep Guardiola wanted him to stay at the Etihad Stadium, but the Frenchman opted for a loan move to Sevilla despite the Spanish coach's wishes.
Nasri insisted it was his decision to depart the Sky Blues, and had Guardiola got his way, the player would have remained in the north-west.
Guardiola, until the last moment, tried to make me stay but I was clear I wanted to leave and go to a place where I could give my best level.
I was looking for a family club and in Sevilla I have found just that, but until the last moment I haven't been able to leave.