Egypt's SCZONE eyes deeper investment, port digitalisation ties with Singapore    Egypt's gold prices slip slightly on July 28th    Egypt's Housing Min. reviews HDP marketing plan    Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo    Egypt, South Africa pledge to deepen development cooperation at G20 meeting    Egypt's PM orders road maintenance review, tougher penalties to curb accidents    Egypt, Novartis explore expanding collaboration in oncology, cardiology    Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens    EU, China agree on rare earths, climate but divisions remain on trade, Ukraine    Association of Real Estate Developers seeks urgent meeting over threatened land deallocation on Northwest Coast    Midar partners with Adeer to develop Boulevard project in Mostakbal City with EGP 70bn investment    Iran launches mass deportation of Afghans amid spying allegations    Over 60 million visits recorded under Egypt's Women's Health Initiative since 2019    Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets    Thailand, Cambodia clash on new front as tens of thousands flee    Sudan's ambassador to Egypt holds reconstruction talks on with Arab League    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Egypt welcomes 25-nation statement urging end to Gaza war    Sisi sends letter to Nigerian president affirming strategic ties    Egypt, Senegal sign pharma MoU to unify regulatory standards    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation    Egypt foils terrorist plot, kills two militants linked to Hasm group    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Henry to stay with Arsenal
Published in FilGoal on 19 - 05 - 2006

French superstar Thierry Henry will be staying with his Arsenal after signing a four-year extension-contract, putting an end to all the rumors that suggested that he was on the verge of a deal with Spanish champions Barcelona.
"It's not a surprise anymore, but I'm staying here to play, obviously even more longer for the club I love," Henry was quoted as saying by British tabloid The News of the World on Friday.
Henry, who joined the Gunners in 1999 from Juventus for eight million pounds, became the most influential player for his side over the past seven years, being Arsenal's top-scorer with a tally of 214 goals, and led them to two Premier League titles and two FA Cup trophies.
The former World Cup winner, who was on the last year of his contract, was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, and it was believed that Arsenal's clash with them last Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League final would be Henry's last game before sealing the move to the Nou Camp.
"Obviously all you guys had so much speculation and thought maybe I was going to leave, I won't lie, it did cross my mind at one point, but I think with my heart and my heart wants to stay," Henry said.
"I never played in Spain and never will, this is my last contract," he added.
Arsenal's loss to Barcelona in the Champions League final had a major effect on Henry's decision to stay, as he became more determined to make it up for the team next season, however he admitted that Arsenal's fans were a major driving force behind his decision.
"In the past year the fans have been more than amazing, and after the way we lost on Wednesday, I couldn't let them down, it was a positive thing to make and say," Henry insisted.


Clic here to read the story from its source.