Samir Nasri was left off France's roster for the World Cup last summer and then had a disappointing season for Manchester City.

“I had a bad season,” Nasri told Sky Sports in a lengthy interview. “From a personal point of view it was disappointing because I couldn’t produce the same form as I did the year before and I had a lot of injuries – the most I’ve had in one season in my career.”

Whenever Nasri leaves City, he would prefer to play in the MLS over a return to France.

“Going back to France? I don’t think so. I’d like to play in MLS because I love the culture in America. Coaching? Why not? I’m going to start to take my badges soon so that when I finish I can look forward straight away.

“But I still have four years left on my contract so what I want now is to be focused on my rehab. I’m going to work a lot in pre-season to come back as fit as possible with a new state of mind – then have a great season and win trophies."