Van Persie hails Thierry Henry

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has stated that Thierry Henry’s decision to return to the North London club is a brave decision, as he puts his reputation in England on the line.

The New York Red Bulls’ attacker has re-joined Arsene Wenger’s men on a two-month loan whilst the MLS season is on a break, to the delight of Gunners’ fans.

The Netherlands international feels Henry’s decision to return to the Emirates Stadium is a brave one, which may put the 34-year-old’s legendary status on the line.

“He got a statue here last month and he has proved everything to us. For him to come back is so brave. I really like that,” he told Mirror Football.

“He loves the game which is why he wants to come back. That tells you everything, how he is in terms of what type of human he is and what type of player.

“He wants to help us out. He wants to help the club he loves. Only positives.

“He has nothing to prove. He has a statue here – only a couple of players have that. He broke every single record at Arsenal – he won everything at Arsenal.

“Some people might question: ‘why do you do it? You have proved everything already?’

“But there is only one answer. That is because he loves the game so much, that he just wants to play,” Van Persie stated.

By Gareth McKnight