At almost 30 years and after 8 years of loyal service, Thierry Henry leaves the banks of the Thames London to the sunny beaches of Catalonia. While there are still a few months he found himself quietly finish his career at Emirates Stadium, the newest jewel of the Gunners of Arsenal, Tweety has taken up a new challenge by wearing the shirt of FC Barcelona Blaugrana. Thierry Henry leaves then a club with which he has won everything, or almost (2 league titles and three FA Cups). Only shadow to his list: the final of the Champions League losing to Barcelona in 2006. The French prodigy has become part of the history of Arsenal. In effect October 19, 2005, he became the top scorer at the legendary Ian Wright with 186 projects to its meter. In July 2006, he was even the first ever goalscorer at the Emirates Stadium from Highbury Stadium successor. For all this it will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of fans of the gunners.
He leaves with the blessing of Arsene Wenger, the coach who gave him his chance to AS Monaco in 1994 and allowed him to participate in the adventure of the Blues to World Cup 98. After half an unconvincing season at Juventus of Turin, the coach Arsene revival in 1999 by making it come to Arsenal. The two men from a very strong personal relationship characterized by respect and mutual admiration.
To understand his departure from Arsenal, it should consider several factors. The first of these is the forced departure of David Dein, Arsenal vice chairman Thierry Henry which was very attached. The second is the slowness has been the club to renew the contract of Arsene Wenger. The third is clearly the amount of the transfer of 24 million Euros (plus a bonus of 3 million if they win in Barca's Champions League), the sum is vital for a club short of cash since the acquisition of its new stadium. The fourth, and not least, is the ambition that may have a legitimate player in the class of Thierry Henry to surround himself with some of the best players in the world to win the only two titles that are still missing from her incredible track record : The Champions League and the Golden Ball France Football.
Henry at Barca was the Arles season transfers. It is now a reality. This true passion of the game of attack and the history of football could not join another club as Barca. Coincidentally, he will shoulder the legendary No. 14 a certain Johan Cruyff (14 was his lucky number with Ajax Amsterdam and the Netherlands but it took him to Barca until it was replaced because English regulations of the time required licensees to wear a number from 1 to 11). With the arrival of Eric Abidal from Lyon, and attendance of Lilian Thuram, Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho of old Parisian wardrobe of the Camp Nou next season will take a little French accent that should not be too much of taste of merengue fans. Indeed, Real Madrid face this armada French star will struggle to retain his title of champion of Spain. By the way how do you say "Galactico" in Castile?
Titi version Blaugrana
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As in a dream!
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Henry, gunner forever
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