Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal striker and current New York Red Bulls player, expresses his deep respect and admiration for Arsène Wenger as the Arsenal manager approaches the historic milestone of 1000 matches with the club. Despite occasional teasing from José Mourinho, Henry holds Wenger in high regard and considers him not only a great manager but also a father figure and mentor.
“Reaching 1000 matches with a club is a historic achievement, but not a surprise. He is one of the best managers in the modern game,” Henry stated in an interview with the Spanish daily AS. He compares Wenger’s impact on Arsenal to Michael Jordan’s influence on the Chicago Bulls, emphasizing the unique and profound connection between the manager and the club.
Henry acknowledges the importance of Wenger’s legacy and hopes it continues for as long as possible. However, he suggests that winning a trophy this season would solidify Wenger’s position and convince the management of his continued importance to the club.
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