[Pat Murphy]

Henry: Guardiola Wants Me To Stay

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has revealed that his coach, Josep Guardiola, does not want him to leave - much to his relief...

Reports in Spain and France had suggested that the former Arsenal hit-man was unsettled at Camp Nou and that he may be leaving during the summer transfer period.

However, Henry has affirmed that the new coach wants him to stay.

“I have seen his intentions and he doesn’t want me to leave,” Henry told SPort today.

“I still have three years left on my contract and I am still a Barcelona player.

“I have shown my work and what I am able to do and if I have not been doing well up front, I have made up for it by helping the back.

“I have been here one year but what annoys me is the comparison with the Henry of Arsenal when I have always said it’s different here.”

Henry also had a few words regarding France’s chances at the Euro 2008 tournament in Austria and Switzerland next month.

“I think France has a side capable of winning the European championship,” said Henry.

“However we have to take our first game against Romania seriously as this will set up our path.”

France kick off their campaign on June 9th in Zurich.

Goal.com

That settles that then.