Arsene Wenger slams 'out of order' Roberto Mancini after 'disrespectful' Samir Nasri comments

Frenchman is unable to hide his fury after City boss reveals he is hopeful of bringing Gunner, who has just a year left on his contract, to the Etihad Stadium

16 Jul 2011 15:49:00

By Michael Raven

More On :  Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Roberto Mancini, Arsène Wenger, Samir Nasri
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reacted angrily to Roberto Mancini's comments relating to midfielder Samir Nasri, after the Italian said he hoped the midfielder could join Manchester City "before the end of the month".

Wenger has described the comments as "disrespecful" and states that Mancini has "broken the rules of football", when speaking to reporters after his team's 1-1 draw against Chinese side Hangzhou Greentown.

He said:  “I think the comments are not allowed. They are against the basic rules of football and he should be informed.

"I don't know what should be done. I don't spend my time worrying about what other people say because we are focused on our game.

"Disrespectful? I cannot say otherwise. This comment is absolutely out of order but I don't give it more importance than that.  

"What we want is respect and we don't make these comments about players who are under contract at other clubs."

Arsenal needed a goal from Carlos Vela to secure a draw in the second game of their Far East tour, a match which saw Nasri start for the Gunners.

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