BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) - French striker Thierry Henry arrived in Spain on Sunday to finalise his transfer to Barcelona from Premiership side Arsenal.
"It is an honour to be here and I am sure I will represent FC Barcelona the best I can," the 29-year-old told the club's television station.
"It means a lot to come here and play with some of the best players in the world. It is incredible and I am looking forward to playing in the Nou Camp and helping the team in every way I can," he added.
The player, wearing a grey sweater and black tie, arrived in Barcelona on a private flight from London. He was greeted at the airport by Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano who immediately whisked him to the Nou Camp.
Henry will undergo a medical on Monday before he is formally presented to the public in Barca's dark blue and red jersey.
The four-year deal, believed to be worth 24 million euros (32 million dollars), is however still subject to the results of the medical and the completion of formalities.
"Certain details remain to be finalised between the three parties involved, that is to say Arsenal, FC Barcelona and Thierry Henry," Barcelona said on their internet site.
Barcelona, completed the La Liga and Champions League double in 2006, but finished runners-up in the Spanish league this season behind Real Madrid.
Henry is Arsenal's leading all-time scorer with 226 goals in 369 games since moving to Highbury from Juventus eight years ago.
Currently sidelined with a leg injury, Henry said that he hoped to resume full training in two weeks and be ready for Barcelona's start to their preparations for the new season on July 20.
He also said he hoped to continue to play a full part in France's campaign to reach the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland. Henry has played 92 times for his country and scored 39 goals.
Written by: AFP
see : www.soccerway.com
"It is an honour to be here and I am sure I will represent FC Barcelona the best I can," the 29-year-old told the club's television station.
"It means a lot to come here and play with some of the best players in the world. It is incredible and I am looking forward to playing in the Nou Camp and helping the team in every way I can," he added.
The player, wearing a grey sweater and black tie, arrived in Barcelona on a private flight from London. He was greeted at the airport by Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano who immediately whisked him to the Nou Camp.
Henry will undergo a medical on Monday before he is formally presented to the public in Barca's dark blue and red jersey.
The four-year deal, believed to be worth 24 million euros (32 million dollars), is however still subject to the results of the medical and the completion of formalities.
"Certain details remain to be finalised between the three parties involved, that is to say Arsenal, FC Barcelona and Thierry Henry," Barcelona said on their internet site.
Barcelona, completed the La Liga and Champions League double in 2006, but finished runners-up in the Spanish league this season behind Real Madrid.
Henry is Arsenal's leading all-time scorer with 226 goals in 369 games since moving to Highbury from Juventus eight years ago.
Currently sidelined with a leg injury, Henry said that he hoped to resume full training in two weeks and be ready for Barcelona's start to their preparations for the new season on July 20.
He also said he hoped to continue to play a full part in France's campaign to reach the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland. Henry has played 92 times for his country and scored 39 goals.
Written by: AFP
see : www.soccerway.com
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