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Arsenal legend Henry: Leaving had me in tears

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry admits leaving the club left him in tears.

Henry says he found it tough moving to Spain.

He told beIN Sports: "I never considered leaving Arsenal. But I was 29-years-old and in-form, I thought all the guys left and I did not know if Arsene [Wenger] would be staying.

"It was not easy and when I left I cried. I'm not ashamed to say it. I'm a competitor and I had to leave.

"When I arrived at Barcelona, Guardiola told me that I was the fourth-choice striker and I would not be starter.

"I accepted the challenge and I fought, and competition makes you increase your level. People talk about luck, but you need to create you own. When you work, you got the reward at the end."

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