Samir Nasri joined Sevilla on loan from Manchester City after showing up to camp overweight.

Nasri said Pep Guardiola tried to persuade him to remain with City this season.

"Guardiola, until the last moment, tried to make me stay but I was clear I wanted to leave and go to a place where I could give my best level," said Nasri.

"I was looking for a family club and in Sevilla I have found just that, but until the last moment I haven't been able to leave."

Nasri spent six months on the sidelines last season after suffering a serious thigh injury which required surgery after muscle and tendon were detached from the bone.