I cried when I left Arsenal for Barca –Henry

Thierry Henry admits he cried when he left
Arsenal in 2007 and has revealed he was
initially considered to be Barcelona's fourth-
choice striker by Pep Guardiola.

According to Goal, Henry, who announced his
retirement in December, helped guide Arsenal
to two Premier League titles and three FA Cup
trophies, while he also remains the club's
record scorer with 228 goals.

"I never considered leaving Arsenal." Henry
told beIN Sports. "But I was 29 years old and
in form, I thought all the guys left and I did
not know if Arsene (Wenger) would be staying.

"It was not easy and when I left I cried. I'm
not ashamed to say it. I'm a competitor and I
had to leave."

Henry joined Barcelona in a €21.3 million deal
in June 2007 but insists he had to force his
way into Guardiola's plans.

"When I arrived at Barcelona, Guardiola told
me that I was the fourth-choice striker and I
would not be starter," said the Frenchman.

"I accepted the challenge and I fought, and
competition makes you increase your level.

People talk about luck, but you need to create
your own. When you work, you get the reward
at the end."

Henry also revealed the extent of his
struggles at Juventus, which prompted his
move to Arsenal in 1999 after just 19
appearances for the Serie A club.