Thierry 'talked out of' United switch
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Thierry Henry was reportedly on the verge of a move to Manchester United two weeks ago - but changed his mind after talks with Pep Guardiola.
The France striker had a disappointing first season at the Nou Camp following his £16million switch to Barcelona from Arsenal last summer.
The main reason for his poor form was being asked to play in an unfamiliar left-wing role by Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, who has since left the club after failing to win any domestic or European silverware.
Guardiola has taken the reins at the Catalan giants, and is believed to have talked Henry out of a £10million switch to Old Trafford.
The Sunday Mirror quotes a source as saying: "Thierry was told by the new coach he didn't want him to leave, that he was going to be a big player for Barca next season and would have an important role to play for them.
"That reassured Thierry - but United were ready to buy him."
Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho are widely expected to leave Barca this summer, meaning 30-year-old Henry could become their first-choice striker.
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pretty disappointed wif him,
in terms of his performance
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i can't imagine him in man utd
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Neither can I lol
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he will come back to arsenal
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henry wont go back to the enemy. he will rather play for saffc than play for arsenal's bitter rivals.
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I think Rijkaard i stupid to play him as left wing...
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Originally posted by CannyOng:
I think Rijkaard i stupid to play him as left wing...
btw he used to play as left winger during his Jtus days..until den when he went to Arsenal, AW converted him to Striker..
n it paid dividends
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omg if ony he comes to man united.. oh my! =) sorry gunners.. :P
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To replace Solkjaer as supersub?
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man utd don't want him 1
useless liao
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Originally posted by gunner77:
he will come back to arsenal
Yes agree that his heart is still at Arsenal so he wont be a good buy for any of the top premier teams....best for him not to KPKB but head back into his arse...Arsenal I mean.
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i wouldnt want to see him in united's line-up
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Originally posted by jonchao72:
i wouldnt want to see him in united's line-up
His is the name of the past but if I have a choice for United to get a player from France I would buy Ribery (is this name correct?)
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Originally posted by Short Ninja:
His is the name of the past but if I have a choice for United to get a player from France I would buy Ribery (is this name correct?)
a bit overrate la.. he couldnt stop Zenit's demolation of Bayern.
Benzema would be exciting.
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So Barca wants him only because the other strikers are leaving.
It's like your company telling you to stay only because your other colleagues are leaving.
Not really because you are good.
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Originally posted by Gackt247:
a bit overrate la.. he couldnt stop Zenit's demolation of Bayern.
Benzema would be exciting.
hehe me wan benz to some too but its rather impossible but who knows...
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did he hit his head again????