Samir Nasri has confirmed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola didn't want him to leave this season.
The midfielder is on a season-long loan at Sevilla.
"Guardiola wanted me to stay at City, but I wanted to play every game, every minute," explained Nasri.
"It is something I miss, I love football and that's what I wanted.
"That's why I made this choice of Sevilla."