Henry Said To Favor Milan
(Goal.com) - Arsenal fans look away now. The latest rumour about star striker Thierry Henry is that while all the speculation has been about a possible move to Spain, to Barcelona or possibly Real Madrid, Serie A heavyweights AC Milan have made a blind-side run and are tempting Titi to switch to the San Siro.
Reports in Italy at the weekend claimed that Henry fancies a Milan move.
Although it infuriates Gunners fans, the media on the continent seem to take it as read that the 29-year-old Frenchman - who concluded Arsenal's Premiershop campaign, and their occupancy of Highbury, with a trademark hat-trick against Wigan on Sunday - will leave Arsenal in the summer, as he has not yet signed an extension to a contract that expires in June 2007.
With another 33 goals under his belt this seaon, and the Champions League Final to come, Henry is undoubtedly one of the most sought after assets in world football. We know he is a confirmed target for both Internazionale patron Massimo Moratti and Barcelona.
Italian newspapers are claiming that Henry wants to return to Serie A, where he had a brief spell as a winger with Juventus in 1998-99, and that his preferred employers would be Milan, where he would partner Andriy Shevchenko and Kaka.
The Rossoneri have been in two of the last four Champions League Finals and reached the last eight every season since winning it in 2003.
It is further asserted (in Italy) that Arsenal would let their captain go for around £10 million - which seems ludicrously low for a player of his stature but is probably a figure arrived at because he has only a year left on his Arsenal contract.
It could be argued, of course, that Milan's priority ought to be revitalising their aging defense.
Comments
if henry does go to milan, i think it will be interesting to see henry and shevchenko together.
Posted by: matt | May 8, 2006 08:35 PM
Henry is the best footballer (striker) in the world and he deserves to be the richest payed player. If players like Beckham, and figo got top dollar then Henry should get double.(figure of speach)(respond please)
thanks
Posted by: blondie | May 9, 2006 08:34 AM
I would be sad to see henry go but in praying he stays at arsenal
Posted by: paul umoh | May 10, 2006 06:08 AM
Henry is magnificent striker and since he has taken over Viera's place as captain he has really stepped it up. He had a great season. If he stays with Arsenal I will be happy but any club that gets him is extremely lucky. Well done Henry!
Posted by: Left Back | May 10, 2006 10:47 AM
I don't think it's a good move. Arsenal fans worship him and I don't think he should throw that away just yet because we could get some new players and other teams could lose some which will give Arsenal a good chance of winning.
Posted by: alex | May 11, 2006 11:55 AM
I am an Arsenal fan and Henry is my favourite player. I will follow his career wherever he goes. He is simply the best for me.
Posted by: David | May 12, 2006 11:55 AM
Henry is a football genius and he will be sorely missed if he moved to another team.Arsenal will never be the same.
Posted by: Oneil | May 12, 2006 06:33 PM
Makes some sense now with the rumour that sheva might be on his way to Chelsea it all makes sense. On the other hand i really see him going to Barca.
Posted by: Sly | May 13, 2006 10:45 AM
Henry is a fantastic player. He can never live up to Andriy's standards, but together, they could make a nearly invincible striking team.
Posted by: paulko | May 17, 2006 08:47 PM
HENRY SHOULD GO TO BARCALONA OR TO REAL MADRID
HE IS DEFINITELY THE BEST STRIKER
ARSENAL WILL BE BAD WITHOUT HENRY
AC MILAN IS TERRIABLE
Posted by: Ronaldinho | May 17, 2006 10:07 PM
Henry should stay at Arsenal.....
Posted by: Daniel Trajceski | September 12, 2006 03:33 AM
Henry will thrive in Italy, playing for tactical, mastermind coaches
Posted by: giova * * * * | January 5, 2007 12:39 PM
Ummm...No he won't, because he signed a new 4 year contract with Arsenal back in May keeping him in England until 2010.
Good decision on his part, considering the level of play in the EPL and Arsenal's obvious commitment to the future with all the young talent they've signed, and the new facilities.
Posted by: Heath Young | January 5, 2007 01:24 PM
It was just wishful thinking, he'd look good in red and black
Posted by: giova * * * * | January 5, 2007 07:13 PM
Thanks guys, I just about lost it lokonig for this.
Posted by: Lanette | June 21, 2011 06:15 PM