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Sagna's Arsenal frustration

Image: Bacary Sagna: French defender not happy with Arsenal sales

Bacary Sagna has admitted he is yet to talk to the club about a new contract, whilst also admitting that he does not understand why they sold Alex Song.

Arsenal full-back hits out in explosive interview in France

Bacary Sagna has admitted he is yet to talk to the club about a new contract, whilst also admitting that he does not understand why they sold Alex Song. The 29-year-old full-back, who is nearing a return from injury after suffering a broken leg at the end of last season, has spoken to the French press about Arsenal - and he appears far from impressed. Sagna has revealed he is worried about what is happening at the Emirates, and admits that he now expects the club to sell players every summer as he has seen this happen throughout his time in north London. In an interview that is sure to worry many Arsenal fans, Sagna admitted to l'Equipe: "I expected the departure of Robin van Persie. We all expected it. It was 'obvious'. "But the Alex one, it was a surprise! He is 24 years old, he has three years remaining on his contract. I still do not understand. It is huge loss for the club. "When you see the two best players of last season leave, you have a lot of questions. Sometimes in the street the fans talk to me. I can understand they are upset. I am just like them, I don't understand everything. "At Arsenal you come back after holidays, you make preparations, and you see two players leave and the season resumes - it has been like that since I have been at the club. I am used to it now. "I am the last player from the 2007 starting XI remaining. In May, I watched Manchester City show off. I watched at Samir [Nasri] and Gael [Clichy] lifting the trophy. "That gave me desire for it. Were they right to leave? Yes. But when they left, we didn't know."

Contract

Sagna then admitted that his own situation is far from certain, revealing his contract is up in 2014 - something Arsenal would never confirm publicly. "My own situation? At the end of the season, I will have one year remaining," he said, insisting that nobody from the club has been in touch. "Has the club contacted me about an extension? No, no one." He even refused to rule out the prospect of leaving, adding: "Could I be tempted to leave? I just want to play again and be good again with Arsenal so far. "Then, we will see. Each person has his own destiny." On his fitness situation, Sagna revealed that he is close to playing again. "One week ago I resumed training with ball. I hoped to be back just after international break, but it will be too close," he said. "I missed have missed four months twice [in the last year], so I need to be perfectly fit."

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