Thierry Henry has revealed he wants to
return to Arsenal after his playing career comes to an end.
The
32-year-old striker, a darling of the Gunners' faithful during his
eight years at the club, left Barcelona this week for New York Red
Bulls. But after he hangs up his boots the Frenchman is determined to work for the north Londoners again in some capacity. "When I retire, I don't know how, I want to come back to Arsenal," he told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek. "I have just come to New York to play and to compete and win another title," added Henry, who left Arsenal in 2007 for Barcelona. "After everything is done then I will think about it. But whatever it is, I want to come back to Arsenal - maybe as a water boy - I just love this club."
The Catalan club have been courting the 23-year-old Spanish World Cup winner, who joined Arsenal from the Nou Camp as a teenager. "It is hard because the guy is from Barcelona. I wouldn't like to be in his shoes, that's all I can say," stated Henry. "I wouldn't like to be in his position because he is from there and he loves Arsenal. "I don't know what to say about this, because I don't want to talk for him, but as an Arsenal fan, for me, I want him to stay, but I would also understand if he goes back home." | |||
