Long-serving defender Bacary Sagna signs with Manchester City after confirming Arsenal departure

ARSENAL defender Bacary Sagna will join Premier League champions Manchester City next season on a deal that could net him up to $240,000 per week.

Bacary Sagna reacts after scoring a goal during Everton v Arsenal English Premier League football match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, 14/11/2010.

ARSENAL defender Bacary Sagna will join Premier League champions Manchester City next season on a deal that could net him up to $240,000 per week.

Sagna's contract at Arsenal expires at the end of June, and his move from the Emirates Stadium was widely expected after he reportedly rejected a two-year contract extension.

Sagna also posted a farewell message to Arsenal on social media before the transfer's announcement.

Bacary Sagna is currently with the France squad in Brazil.

Sagna will join City for the club's preseason tour in the United States after the World Cup in Brazil, where he is with the France squad.

The 31-year-old right-back joined Arsenal seven years ago from French side Auxerre and played in 284 matches for the Gunners. But he did not win a single trophy in north London before lifting the FA Cup in his final appearance for the club last month in Wembley.

In a statement released on the Gunners' website, the club thanked Sagna “for his fantastic contribution.”

City confirmed Sagna's arrival and said he will keep the No. 3 jersey he wore at Arsenal.

Originally published as Long-serving defender Bacary Sagna signs with Manchester City after confirming Arsenal departure