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Thuram makes Henry call

02 Jun 2007 - 13:45:31

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Former international team-mate Lilian Thuram has urged Thierry Henry to join him at Barcelona amid continued speculation that the Arsenal captain could finally be lured to Spain this summer.

Henry was courted by the Catalan giants last summer before he opted to remain at the Emirates Stadium and sign a new long-term contract.

However, after revealing his frustration at an injury-plagued and ultimately trophyless season in north London, the France international has once again been linked with a move to the Camp Nou.

And Thuram, who was part of the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship winning France teams with Henry, has urged his former colleague to finally join Barcelona this close season.

He told El Mundo: "If Thierry Henry wanted to change clubs tomorrow it would be great if he came to Barca.

"It would be very good for the club because he is a great player and for him also because the way Barca play would be ideal for him."

Reports in Spain also suggest Barcelona's sporting director Txiki Begiristain has made the acquisition of the 29-year-old striker his number one priority this summer.