Clichy has left. And Nasri in talks with Citeh.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal Football Club can confirm that the transfer of Gael Clichy to Manchester City has been completed for an undisclosed fee.

Clichy, 25, joined Arsenal from Cannes in August 2003, and during his time with the Gunners made 264 appearances in all competitions.

In his debut season with Arsenal, Gael became the youngest player at the time to win a Premier League medal in 2004, aged 18 years and 10 months. Soon after, Clichy established himself as a mainstay of Arsène Wenger’s side and also a regular with the France national team.

During the 2007/08 season, the Toulouse-born defender played a total of 49 matches – more than any other Arsenal player – and was also voted into the PFA Team of the Year.

Arsène Wenger said: “We would like to thank Gael for eight years of terrific service to Arsenal, during which time he gave absolutely everything for the Club. He has grown and developed so much since joining us in 2003, and has been a crucial part of the team over recent seasons. Gael leaves with our respect and best wishes. We wish him the very best for his future career.”

Gael said: “I have had eight fantastic years at Arsenal and made many friends. I have so many great memories from my time at Highbury and Emirates Stadium. I would like to say thank you to everyone at Arsenal for all of their support and friendship. I also want to send a big thank you to all the Arsenal supporters, who have always been so good to me.”

Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Gael for his contribution to the Club and wish him the best of luck for the future.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...anchester-city

[Cripps_orig]

Clichy deteriorated badly by the end of his time here, and to be honest became a bit of liability especially in the last 3-4 years. However, I don't we can say he wasn't trying hard enough, so he definitely doesn't deserve to be booed. Nevertheless, I'm glad he's left because we need a solid, dependable left back who can hopefully over more going forward as well (Clichy's crossing was abysmal)

We'll get Gibbs instead

[Joker]

We'll get Gibbs instead

I think Gibbs is a talented player (despite going off the boil a bit in the last year, after his promising breakthrough in 2009), but he still needs to learn a lot more about defending, and we can't afford to have him carry out his apprenticeship in the first team next season. If Wenger wants to rely on Gibbs as our first choice left back that'll be another mistake.

[Elreactor]

Won´t miss him.

I´d be pissed off if Nasri followed him though. He´s one of the few guys that have a lot to offer to the team, in spite of the manager.

[Marc Overmars]

No reason why he should be booed. Done his time here and fancied a change without waffling on in the press and massaging his ego.

So long Gael.

Btw he is reportedly "only" on 65k at City. Certainly not out of our structure surely? Probably suggests he left of his own accord and not because of the money on offer.

[Özim]

Been a good servant, last few seasons hasn't been that great but replacing Cole was a very tall order indeed. Clichy needed some work with a good defensive coach not someone with no clue how to build a defensive unit, when he returns he deserves some cheers if only for giving 100% during his time with us.

Well all know the inadequate, injury prone Gibbs is going to get the slot now, despite never having proven he's good enough....who can blame him though he's a winger not a full back that much is clear.......noone can tell our clueless manager though, as always he knows best...even when the team is crumbling around him and players indicate they want to leave left right and centre.

So yes well done Mr Wenger for building such great spirit and togetherness and for putting togetger the best every group of players you've ever had, even if half of them want to leave without having won anything whilst with us.

[Boss]

I will bet Clichy becomes a far better defender at Citeh.

[Marc Overmars]

On their website, they have the tagline "He's Gunner be good" on the homepage.

[Cripps_orig]

Is that their kit?

[Özim]

Still from Clichy's point of view he's going to a club with ambitions to win things, rather than staying at a club who's ambition is limited to 4th place.

Unfortunately you get no medals for 4th place, I guess at the end of your career you can show your kids pictures of the table with the team lying in 4th place for x seasons instead of your medals and then explain how AW said it was a major trophy!