FORMER FRANCE INTERNATIONAL Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from professional football.
Henry took the decision to hang up his boots at 37 after opting against signing a new contract with New York Red Bulls earlier this month.
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The former Arsenal striker will now become the face of Sky television joining their high-profile punditry team of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, etc in a deal reportedly worth up to £25 million.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have had an amazing playing career with many incredible memories and now I can’t wait for the next chapter to begin with Sky Sports.
“I played for some of the best teams in football and now I’m joining what I think is the best team in television. I’m looking forward to joining the guys and helping to provide Sky Sports viewers with the best possible analysis. I can’t wait.”
Henry – who is a World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner – won the European Golden Boot five times and is the all-time leading goalscorer in Arsenal and France history.
He also once helped his team to the World Cup at the expense of Ireland.
Thierry Henry quits football to join Sky Sports in multi-million pound deal
FORMER FRANCE INTERNATIONAL Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from professional football.
Henry took the decision to hang up his boots at 37 after opting against signing a new contract with New York Red Bulls earlier this month.
The former Arsenal striker will now become the face of Sky television joining their high-profile punditry team of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, etc in a deal reportedly worth up to £25 million.
Henry told Sky Sports:
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have had an amazing playing career with many incredible memories and now I can’t wait for the next chapter to begin with Sky Sports.
“I played for some of the best teams in football and now I’m joining what I think is the best team in television. I’m looking forward to joining the guys and helping to provide Sky Sports viewers with the best possible analysis. I can’t wait.”
Henry – who is a World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner – won the European Golden Boot five times and is the all-time leading goalscorer in Arsenal and France history.
He also once helped his team to the World Cup at the expense of Ireland.
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