Why did Barca sell Henry?

Years after ending his Barcelona career, Thierry Henry has revealed how he knew his days at the Catalan club were over. He placed the blame on Pedro breaking into the first team as the main factor behind his departure from European football.

When did Thierry Henry leave Arsenal for Barcelona?

2007
On leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007.

What happened to Thierry Henry?

Thierry Henry has extended his stay with Belgium and will be working with the country until after the 2022 World Cup. The former Arsenal striker had joined up with Martinez and Belgium for Euro 2020, but is now set to be part of the team until after December 2022, when the Qatar World Cup takes place.

How much did Arsenal sell Thierry Henry for?

Unsettled in Italy, Henry transferred from Juventus on 3 August 1999 to Arsenal for an estimated fee of £11 million, reuniting with his former manager Arsène Wenger.

Who signed Thierry Henry for Barcelona?

On 23 June 2007, Arsenal confirmed they had agreed to sell captain Thierry Henry to Barcelona for £16m. The France forward, who joined the Gunners in 1999, went on to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish giants.

How long was Thierry Henry at Arsenal?

eight years
Today is Thierry Henry day for Arsenal fans. Yes, it was on 3 August, 1999, that the striker arrived in north London and stayed for eight years, become a Gunners legend and, for many, the best player the Premier League has ever seen.

Does Thierry Henry have a daughter?

Téa Henry
Thierry Henry/Daughters

Who signed Thierry Henry for Arsenal?

The day Arsenal signed Thierry Henry – Arsene Wenger prediction and “nobody” claim. 22 years ago a World Cup winner who claimed he was a “nobody” walked through the doors of Highbury.

How good was Henry Thierry at Arsenal?

Henry Thierry in his 8 years spell at arsenal became the club’s all time highest goal scorer and the second best in the EPL. He won 2 FA cups, 2 EPL titles ( he was part of the “invincibles” who wrote their names in gold in the club and EPL history)

When did Thierry Henry make his professional football debut?

Subsequently, Henry signed professional forms with Monaco, and made his professional debut on 31 August 1994, in a 2–0 loss against Nice.

Where does Thierry Henry rank among all-time Premier League goalscorers?

With 175, Henry is currently fifth in the list of all-time Premier League goalscorers, behind Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard. All of his Premier League goals were for Arsenal, giving him the record for most goals in the competition for one club, until it was broken by Rooney in 2016.

How many goals did Henry score in his Arsenal career?

Henry left Arsenal as the club’s leading all-time league goalscorer with 174 goals and leading all-time goalscorer in European competitions with 42 goals; in July 2008, Arsenal fans voted him as Arsenal’s greatest player ever in Arsenal.com’s Gunners’ Greatest 50 Players poll.