Already a setback for Ligue 1+. The new channel, which will be launched soon by the Professional Football League, counted on Samir Nasri to strengthen its team of consultants. RMC had also surveyed the former international for regular interventions. At the end of the contract after four seasons on Canal+, the ex-Milieu of OM and Arsenal hesitated between staying on the encrypted channel or joining the new platform.
But according to The teamNasri finally opted for continuity. This Thursday he signed a new four -year contract with Canal+, until 2029. He will continue to officer in the
Canal Champions Club Alongside Hervé Mathoux, especially during the Champions League evenings.
“Canal+, it's premium”
Questioned by the sports daily, the Marseillais said he
“Very happy” to extend the adventure. “Canal+ it's premium, it's the Champions League. I spent four very good years with the whole team and I wanted to continue. The chain repositioned me at the image level. I am a loyal and grateful person. It was logical to renew in the long term ”specifies the former player.
On the Canal+side, we did not imagine let him go, especially in a tense context with the LFP, after the failure of the discussions for the dissemination of Ligue 1+. A departure from Nasri would have been badly experienced internally. The chain was able to find the right arguments to convince him.
For Ligue 1+, Nasri's extension is a hard blow. The channel will now have to recruit another consultant with a profile that is equally strong to attract viewers. For the time being, only Benoît Cheyrou has been announced. Expert hunting is now relaunched.
