Tag: Bacary Sagna

Bacary Sagna played for Arsenal Football Club. The French defender joined Arsenal from Auxerre in 2004. Sagna left Arsenal for Manchester City in 2014 on a free transfer. In total, he made 284 appearances for Arsenal and scored 5 goals. “Bac” wore the number 3 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on February 14, 1983. Sagna currently plays for Montreal Impact.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: The players of Arsenal celebrate as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Champions League earnings dwarf Europa League

Arsenal's Champions League run brings record prize money. Club poised to earn millions more than last year.
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Arsenal striking flop explains why he was signed

Yaya Sanogo reflects on his time at Arsenal, recalling his interactions with Arsène Wenger and learning from teammates like Özil and Walcott.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

2 ex-Arsenal stars make surprising business moves

Former Arsenal stars Bacary Sagna and Henri Lansbury start new careers: Sagna in backpacks, Lansbury in gardening.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Mathieu Debuchy of Arsenal looks on during the Carabao Cup Quarter Finals match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal man to retire at end of season

Reflecting on Mathieu Debuchy's time at Arsenal, where injuries derailed a promising career, as the French defender announces his retirement from football.
Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on April 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal star gives Kieran Tierney advice on future

Former Arsenal star Bacary Sagna advises Kieran Tierney to fight for his place in Arteta's line-up, stressing the importance of perseverance.
Leipzig's Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (L) and Shakhtar Donetsk's Ukrainian forward Mykhailo Mudryk vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig in Warsaw, on November 2, 2022. (Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Gunner now “convinced” Mudryk will join Arsenal

Bacary Sagna thinks Arsenal will end up signing Mykhaylo Mudryk, and the current delay is just due to mind games between the two clubs.
William Saliba via Marseille

Former Arsenal star defends Mikel Arteta decision

Bacary Sagna thinks Mikel Arteta understood what William Saliba needed this season, and the centre-back has the ability to succeed in England.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Bacary Sagna explains why he thinks Hector Bellerin wanted to leave Arsenal

Bacary Sagna thinks Hector Bellerin probably felt like a change, to challenge himself, after so many years playing for Arsenal.
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“We have lost our DNA” Bacary Sagna hits out at Arsenal

Bacary Sagna has hit out at Arsenal for spending a lot of money on young players, losing their DNA and becoming a club that you know will always lose in a scathing interview with Emmanuel Petit.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

£198m: 12 biggest losses Arsenal have made in the transfer window

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

Bacary Sagna ‘not surprised’ by Arsenal’s treatment of William Saliba

Bacary Sagna isn't surprised with William Saliba's slow integration into the Arsenal squad, and he insists the loan to OGC Nice is not a bad thing.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Sagna: Arsenal should pay Aubameyang what he wants

Bacary Sagna thinks Arsenal need to pay whatever it takes to convince Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to extend his contract and stay at the club.

Bacary Sagna: Situation with Unai Emery’s departure is a bit sad

Bacary Sagna says the departure of Unai Emery and the situation surrounding his sacking is a bit sad, and he thinks Arsenal need more stability.

Bacary Sagna named Defensive Player of the Year

Bacary Sagna has been named Montreal Impact's Defensive Player of the Year following his second season with the club.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Bacary Sagna: Arsenal are my favourite team, they will beat Napoli

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Napoli, former Gunner Bacary Sagna has been talking about the game as well as his affection for the club he left in 2014.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Sagna: Wenger’s departure was logical after fans turned on him

Bacary Sagna claims he wasn't surprised when Arsene Wenger eventually decided to end his 22-year spell at the club, since the Frenchman had clearly lost the fans.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Unai Emery head coach of Arsenal smiles during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Sagna: This is a complete revival of the club, Emery is the right choice

Bacary Sagna thinks Arsenal made the right choice by appointing Unai Emery as head coach of the club, and claims the changes represent a 'complete revival' for Arsenal.
BENEVENTO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Bacary Sagna of Benevento Calcio in action during the serie A match between Benevento Calcio and FC Crotone at Stadio Ciro Vigorito on February 18, 2018 in Benevento, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Bacary Sagna star signs for MLS side

Bacary Sagna has signed with Montreal Impact, a side managed by Arsene Wenger favourite, Remi Garde.
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Sagna: I turned down chance to train with Arsenal

Bacary Sagna admits he turned down the chance to train with Arsenal during his time without a club because he didn't want to get in the way of players already at the club or block Mathieu Debuchy.

6 of our favourite times Arsenal humiliated Tottenham

Ahead of the North London derby this Saturday, we've looked at some of Arsenal's humiliations of their local rivals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Samir Nasri of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Benevento open negotiations to sign Nasri and Song after securing Sagna

After signing former Gunner Bacary Sagna, Benevento are now in talks with Samir Nasri and Alex Song over the pair joining their old teammate, according to reports.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Sagna finally finds new home as he complains football ‘more business than sport’

France right-back Bacary Sagna said Saturday he was hoping to revive his international career and play in the World Cup as he signed for Serie A underdogs Benevento.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Mathieu Debuchy of Arsenal looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

From France: Debuchy and Sagna hunt for new clubs

Mathieu Debuchy and ex-Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna are both on the look-out for new clubs before the transfer window shuts.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Sagna to join 20th-placed side Benevento

Bacary Sagna is finally closing in on a return to professional football, as he prepares to sign a deal with Serie A side Benevento.
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Sagna still without a club but hopes to find one in January – should...

Bacary Sagna is still a free agent, after his contract with Manchester City expired over the summer, but he hopes to find a new club in January.
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Lazio considering a move for Sagna

Lazio are reportedly considering a move for ex-Gunner Bacary Sagna.

Leicester interested in Sagna

Leicester City could sign former Arsenal and France defender Bacary Sagna on a free transfer, according to latest reports.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Sagna rejects Brighton move

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has rejected an offer from Brighton. 

8 Arsenal stories you may have missed: Wenger reveals costly price to keep Alexis

Arsenal could lose a lot of money after a failed deadline day move, a former defender could return to the Emirates, Jack Wilshere has interest from Turkey and a pie-eating goalkeeper learns his fate.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Fans react to reports that Arsenal could complete deal for Sagna

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has been linked with a return to the Emirates Stadium, and supporters took to social media to give their mostly positive reactions.

Arsenal could re-sign Bacary Sagna

Arsenal could sign former defender Bacary Sagna on a free transfer this summer, although they face stiff competition for his signature, according to latest reports.

Crystal Palace and West Brom keen on Sagna

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna is wanted by Crystal Palace and West Brom.

Arsenal in a strong position with Bellerin given Man City’s desperation for a right-back

After missing out on Dani Alves, Manchester City are desperate for a new right back this summer.

Was Bacary Sagna right to leave Arsenal?

Former Arsenal right back Bacary Sagna could leave Manchester City this summer, so we ask: was the move really worth it?

Manchester City missing 4 for Arsenal clash

What sort of team will Pep Guardiola be able to field against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday? Here's who's currently out for City. Bacary...

Manchester City injury report

A look at who may or may not be available for Manchester City when they visit the Emirates on 2 April.
Mikel Arteta

Watch: Arteta chats with Arsenal players in Manchester City tunnel

One of the only good things to come out of Sunday was seeing Mikel Arteta's face again, although I'd rather it was under better circumstances.

Five worst Arsenal hairstyles ever

In light of recent events (and by events I meant the situation regarding Aaron Ramsey's hair), and there being next to no news or fresh gossip around, I'm going to tackle a real issue that we've been experiencing in north London over the years.
N'Golo Kante

Details of PSG offer to Kante revealed as Arsenal face challenge

Arsenal are facing competition for Leicester’s N’Golo Kante from a number of clubs but PSG seem to be leading the way when it comes to being proactive about the whole thing.

Four Manchester City players ruled out of Sunday’s game

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Manchester City will be without four regular starters this Sunday when Arsenal visit the Etihad Stadium.