Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna says he could leave the club in the January transfer window, but has not ruled out finishing his career at Emirates Stadium.
The France international’s contract expires in June 2014, and he will be free to negotiate with teams outside England from January.
Ligue 1 journalist Matt Spiro interviewed him on French channel BeInSport.
Looking forward to hearing Bacary Sagna's thoughts when he comes to visit us @beinsport in Paris tomorrow. #AFC need to get him signed up
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 14, 2013
Sagna on French TV asked if he may sign for another club in January: "It's an option" #AFC @beinsport
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 15, 2013
Sagna on RVP etc leaving: 'When they left I was annoyed. I was angry. Since I joined in 07, we've lost a whole competitive team.' @beinsport
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 15, 2013
Bacary Sagna on @beinsport : 'Yes, everyting is possible'. Could you finish your career at #AFC? ' Only god knows.'
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 15, 2013
Not that surprised by Sagna comments. Sounds like he is keen to go. Was very unhappy with club's contract offer when I spoke to him in March
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 15, 2013
Spiro came under some criticism from Arsenal fans on Twitter for his interpretation of Sagna’s comments.
Was not trying to cherry pick 'negative' Sagna comments. only most newsworthy. unusual to hear player so openly say his future is up in air
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 15, 2013
Could of course be negotiating tactic on his behalf with club having made it clear they hope and are confident he will sign
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) December 15, 2013
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