[Pat Murphy]

Henry: I'm Not Leaving Barcelona

Scotching rumours of a return to the English Premier League, Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has stated that he will not be leaving his current club this summer...

The French international has endured a difficult debut season at Camp Nou, but it appears that he wishes to stick it out for the long term in Catalunya.

Speaking to Le Parisien newspaper, he said: "As for my future - no, I don't want to leave.

"I'm still under contract here for three years, and I will still be here next year."

Henry, 30, returned to form this weekend as he played an integral role in FCB's 6-0 mauling of Valencia.

However, a tough run over the last few months led to rumousr that he was angling for a switch back to England, either to his former club Arsenal or to a team like Newcastle United.

The record French international goalscorer has managed nine goals in 27 Liga appearances this season.

Steve Michaels, Goal.com

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