Thierry Henry... celebrating with Barcelona in Rome
Wenger - Why Henry got special treatment
By Chris Harris
Thierry Henry received special treatment when he left Arsenal, according to Arsène Wenger.
The French striker joined Barcelona in the summer of 2007 and, after a difficult first year at the Nou Camp, has scooped a 'treble' this season, culminating in Wednesday night's Champions League victory over Manchester United in Rome.
Wenger played his part in Henry's recent success by allowing the 31-year-old to leave Emirates Stadium two years ago. The manager was building a new Arsenal team and wanted his compatriot to stay, but he accepted that Henry did not have time on his side in his quest for silverware.
Henry benefited from Wenger's benevolence - but his former boss insists he is an exception to the rule.
"It is not the same [if another player said he did not want to wait for trophies]," said Wenger last week.
"Thierry played a long time for us, nobody else did that and he was close to the end of his career. All these players [in the current squad] are at the start of their careers so it’s completely different.
"I think the exact opposite now – I don’t see why we should educate the players, get some stick and when they’re ready we sell them. That would be masochistic."
[Thursday, May 28, 2009]
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