So, it's finally happened. Thierry Henry is leaving Arsenal; destination: Barcelona. And the price: a bargin at some would say at £16million. But is it really a bargin....he is 29, almost 30, and is going to sign a 4 year deal. Teams in the prem hardly ever plays over 30 more than 2 years, yet alone 4. Henry has also sighted the lack of stability at Arsenal following the departure of David Dein and Arsene Wenger unwilling to sign a new deal. Henry has himself said, "it was now or never, so it has to be now", which is fair enough. His career has a limited time, let him do what he wants to do. He has held Arsenal together for so long, and if they aren't going to make him feel wanted, he will go somewhere that does. Let's see what Arsenal can do without him...step forward Theo Walcott!
One other point...Eto'o, Ronaldinho, and Henry. What a forward line that is. All the defenders will be leaving Spain at the very thought of that!
Oh, and thanks Thierry what you have brought to the Premiership; flair, pace and excitement. it won't be just Arsenal fans that will miss watching you play!
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I think £16m is a snip for Henry, when you consider that the reliable but somewhat classless Darren Bent has gone to Spurs for an extra half a million.
They say a player is at his peak between 28 and 30 don't they? Henry has about three more years left as one of the top 5 footballers in the world I reckon, and I wish the Premiership had been able to satisfy his desire to play at the very top level.
I'll miss him.
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