French tax authorities are citing Deliveroo meal deliveries to a Paris address as evidence that former Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri was fiscally resident in France, not Dubai. The 38-year-old retired player is alleged to owe over €5.5 million in wealth and income taxes for the period 2018–2025, according to court documents.
Nasri's lawyer, Jean-Noël Sanchez, has contested the figure, calling it “imaginary,” and is appealing a March ruling that allowed the temporary seizure of some of Nasri's assets. Sanchez argues that Nasri, who lives in the UAE with his partner and son, is being unfairly targeted by French authorities.
The March court ruling cited 212 Deliveroo orders in 2022 to a Paris address, along with airline reservations, as evidence that Nasri spent 487 days in France between 2021 and 2023, compared to 226 days in the UAE. Sanchez questioned whether Nasri himself placed the orders, suggesting family or friends could have done so.
Sanchez stated that Nasri is a “perfect French citizen” who files taxes on his French income, but that France is attacking those living in the UAE. The broader tax dispute may take years to resolve.
