Official: Former Arsenal star is first winter signing for London club

It has been officially announced that former Arsenal star player Samir Nasri has signed an initial six-month deal for London side West Ham United to make it the first business by the club.

The former Arsenal and Barcelona star just concluded his 18-month ban from football for making use of banned substance and he was reported to be keen on returning back to football.

The France international winger was therefore reported to be on the radar of the London club with reports some weeks ago that he underwent a medical trial ahead of a potential deal.

However, it has now been confirmed that Samir Nasri will be playing again in the English Premier League for West Ham United.

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The best of Samir Nasri was seen in his days at Arsenal and Manchester City as West Ham will be hoping he returns to same form to help them secure more points in the second half of the season.

Meanwhile, the Mirror Football reports that the French winger has been training with Manuel Pellegrini’s side since early November and has impressed the boss to have sanctioned a deal for him.

There is o doubt that Samir Nasri is one of the first officially announced deals in the winter transfer window that just opened some hours ago.