5 players who left Arsenal to find success

#2 Samir Nasri

Samir Nasri went to Manchester City to win the trophies he missed out on with Arsenal

Signed by Arsenal after the conclusion of Euro 2008, French playmaker Samir Nasri took the #8 shirt once worn by club legend Ian Wright. And over a period of three seasons, he became one of the Gunners’ key players.

Nasri scored the winning goal on his debut for the club against West Bromwich Albion, and while he suffered with injuries from time to time, he was generally one of Arsenal’s more consistent players.

Despite his good performances though, Nasri was not able to get his hands on any trophies during his time at the Emirates. In fact, the Frenchman never even came close, as Arsenal never challenged for the league title during his time at the club and only made one final – the 2011 EFL Cup, where they were beaten by huge underdogs Birmingham City.

In the summer of 2011, Nasri earned the ire of Arsenal fans by making the move to newly minted Manchester City, who had already angered the Gunners by signing key players Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure two seasons prior. To make matters worse, the Frenchman even suggested that City’s fans had more passion than Arsenal’s.

Unfortunately for Gunners fans, the player had the last laugh. His first season at the Etihad saw him score 5 goals and make 9 assists as City won their first Premier League title. And although his influence began to wane soon after, he was still able to help his new side to another Premier League title in 2013-14, as well as an EFL Cup win in the same season.

To date, the only trophies Nasri has won have come while at City, meaning his move was well worth it.