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Raphinha’s Thierry Henry comments highlighted amid Arsenal links
Previous feedback on the a part of Leeds United star and recognized Arsenal goal Raphinha, surrounding his appreciation for the abilities of Thierry Henry, have piqued the attentions of the Gunners trustworthy this weekend.
The title of wide-man Raphinha has, after all, taken its place entrance and centre within the English media headlines for a number of weeks now.
This comes with the Brazilian worldwide attracting the curiosity of not solely the heavyweights of the Premier League, however European soccer as an entire.
Initially, it was Spanish powerhouse Barcelona who had been considered because the odds-on favourites to strike a deal for the gifted attacker, with boss Xavi Hernandez determined for reinforcements on the correct flank forward of the brand new marketing campaign.
Latest weeks, although, have seen the Blaugrana’s curiosity cool, owing to each Leeds’ hefty asking worth, and Ousmane Dembele’s potential contract renewal.
In flip, a bunch of rival suitors have been allowed again into the fray.
And, as issues stand, it’s the aforementioned Arsenal who seem greatest positioned to take benefit, anticipated to desk a 2nd, altogether improved supply for Raphinha over the approaching days.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Raphinha walks off carrying a banner made by a fan through the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Street on Might 15, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photograph by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Photographs)
Amid a constructing air of pleasure on the purple half of north London, the Gunners’ fanbase, in flip, have this weekend been eager to level again to prior feedback on the a part of Leeds’ attacking talisman, relating to none apart from Arsenal’s greatest-ever participant.
Talking in August of 2021, Raphinha was drawn on his resolution to make the transfer to England, and was fast to quote the affect of Thierry Henry as key.
“I watched Arsenal on the time [Thierry] Henry was flying there in order that’s after I began following the Premier League,” the Brazilian defined.
“That’s after I began to grasp and get it into my head that that is the place I needed to play, the place the very best gamers had been.”
Raphinha on when he was first drawn to enjoying in England:
? “I additionally watched Arsenal on the time [Thierry] Henry was flying there in order that’s after I began following the Premier League.”
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) June 26, 2022
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