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Henry: I'll never leave

13 Mar 2007 - 08:55:40

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Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has once again insisted he has no intention of leaving the club and is keen to remain at the Emirates Stadium for the rest of his career.

The Frenchman was linked with a move to Barcelona last summer before pledging his future to the Gunners, but recent reports have suggested he could leave Arsene Wenger's side later this year.

He told The Sun: "People in France and some over here in England are still saying I am going to leave.

"I am not going to leave. Never. I am staying here for life.

"I have no intention of walking out on this club, whatever the situation is. At no stage this season have I ever thought about leaving. I love the club, I love the fans and I am 100 per cent behind the boss."

Henry will not play again this season after aggravating groin and stomach muscle injuries in the Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven and has blamed a tough schedule for his recent problems.

He added: "This injury isn't down to my age. It's the number of games played that causes injury. Look at (Franck) Ribery, (Claude) Makelele, (William) Gallas, (Patrick) Viera, they are all injured.

"Even Ronaldinho is 'dead'. Same for Deco. Or (Steven) Gerrard. This is not the great and the real Gerrard (this season). The players doing well now are those who played less last season."