Manchester City star Samir Nasri has acknowledged his inability to keep his thoughts to himself has damaged his public image, but insisted he would continue speaking his mind -- "even if it means being a little t--t."
Nasri, 27, has proven himself a valuable part of successful sides at both Arsenal, who he left in 2011, and City during his seven-year spell in the Premier League.
However, the former France international does not enjoy a positive image among fans, particularly in his native country, where his foul-mouthed outburst at journalists at Euro 2012 has tainted his reputation.
France coach Didier Deschamps suggested Nasri had missed out on Les Bleus' World Cup squad due to his attitude, which led the midfielder to announce in August that he was ending his international career.
In an interview with L'Equipe 21, Nasri has now acknowledged that diplomacy is not his strongest suit.
"Sometimes, it's better to keep your mouth shut, but that's something I can't do," he said. "I managed to do so when I was younger, and I sometimes came home with a knot in my stomach. After that, you explode, but not with the right person.
"So I prefer to say what I think, even if it means I'm not loved, even if it means appearing arrogant, even if it means being a little t--t. At least the people I love don't suffer because of it."