1987: Born June 26, Marseille.
2004: Makes debut for Marseille after joining the club aged nine.
May - Wins UEFA Under-17 Championship with France.
2007: March - Makes senior France debut in friendly match against Austria.
May - Named Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
June - Scores first goal for France when he nets in 1-0 Euro 2008 qualifying victory against Georgia.
September - Is hospitalised with meningitis-like virus.
2008: May 22 - Nasri's agent reveals Arsenal are one of a number of clubs to have made an offer for the player.
May 28 - Named in France squad for Euro 2008.
June 3 - Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms interest in Nasri.
June 23 - Nasri announces on his official website that he has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal. However, he later retracts this, while Arsenal insist the deal is not complete.
July 4 - Nasri's agent reveals the player should sign for Arsenal within 10 days.
July 11 - Arsenal confirm the deal for an undisclosed fee.
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