Football stars across England have been praising former-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry today after he announced his retirement following a trophy-laden 20-year career.
The best years of his career came at Arsenal, where he finished as the clubs all-time leading goalscorer with a monumental haul of 226 goals, as well as 93 assists. Henry is now cast in bronze as a statue outside the club’s Emirates Stadium in North London and is fondly remembered by fans in the Premier League.
However it’s not just the fans that remember Henry’s talents, as current Arsenal players have also praised the footballing legend. There’s also messages from one of Henry’s new Sky Sports team-mates and a current Liverpool striker, which shows the influence Henry had on football.
A true inspiration to me in my career. Thank you @Thierryhenry & good luck in your new path with @skysportspic.twitter.com/0ox5kdBRlj
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) December 16, 2014
Once you enchanted all of us – now I can only say: Thanks for everything! @ThierryHenry #ArsenalLegend
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) December 16, 2014
Congratulations on an outstanding career @ThierryHenry. Top player. Top guy. #Legend
— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) December 16, 2014
Seen on @SkySportsNewsHQ Arsene Wenger’s best ever signing @ThierryHenry officially retired, thanks for the memories pic.twitter.com/K22EeQtkau
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) December 16, 2014
Congratulations @ThierryHenry on a great career. True @arsenal legend! pic.twitter.com/t3YC7phshb
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) December 16, 2014
Happy retirement to my hero and idol @ThierryHenry. Wish you all the best in the next chapter. pic.twitter.com/N5hhFqihtb
— Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) December 16, 2014
.@Arsenal legend @ThierryHenry has announced his retirement… pic.twitter.com/Q6KnIpsP9Y
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 16, 2014
Au Revoir, @ThierryHenry !
A #legend leaves the big stage! Thanks for the special moments you showed us! pic.twitter.com/2Tvtnujz1t
— Jerome Boateng (@JB17Official) December 16, 2014
Congratulations on a amazing career brother @ThierryHenry #MYMAN pic.twitter.com/Eq7Cc5nmqz
— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) December 16, 2014
Can only compliment Thierry Henry on a fantastic career. Pity they don't see it like that in France. He was special. Thanks for the memories
— Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) December 16, 2014
Overwhelmed by all your messages and support. Thank you to all.
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) December 16, 2014
Thierry Henry retires. What a player. #bestiveeverbeenonthesamepitchas
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) December 16, 2014