The 38-year-old, who was born in Marseille to Algerian parents and chose to represent France internationally across a career that took him from Arsenal and Manchester City to several other clubs, spoke on the kmelofficial podcast and was direct about where his loyalties now lie.
"I would go running! Why? Because it's not the same, my relationship with Algeria has changed. When I was young, all my family was there but I didn't travel to Algeria. Once you know your country and you see your roots, the approach is different. The relationship is different."
Nasri retired from professional football in 2019 following a doping suspension and has since built a profile as a football pundit and analyst at Canal Plus in France. He has never held a formal coaching role but has spoken previously about an interest in management.
He also offered advice directly to young dual-nationality players currently weighing up similar decisions to the ones he and his generation faced.
"If I have to give advice to a young player who is hesitating between France and his country of origin, I tell him to use our example. We were perhaps not appreciated at our true value, perhaps in the country of your ancestors it will be different."
Nasri earned 41 caps for France between 2007 and 2013, scoring five goals. He never represented Algeria at any level. The Algeria national team currently have no permanent head coach following Djamel Belmadi's departure in 2024, with interim arrangements in place.