Samir Nasri has signed a four-year contract with Premier League Arsenal [ Images ] for a fee of 16.8 million euros ($26.09 million), the France [ Images ] midfielder's web site said on Monday.

"We inform you that Samir will no longer be an Olympique Marseille [ Images ] player next season and that he has signed a four-year contract with London [ Images ] club Arsenal," said a statement.

• Russia's sleeping giant awakes

Nasri, 20, has won 12 international caps and was a member of the French team which bowed out of Euro 2008 [ Images ] after finishing bottom of their group with one point and one goal in three matches.

He made two appearances during the tournament, both as a substitute.