Thierry Henry To Leave New York Red Bulls Following Playoff Heartbreak

Thierry Henry’s love affair with New York City will endure, but his time with the New York Red Bulls has come to an end.

Henry, 37, announced his departure from the Red Bulls on Monday, ending a four-and-a-half-year stay with the MLS Club. Henry broke the news on Facebook just two days after the Red Bulls narrowly lost to the New England Revolution in MLS’ Eastern Conference Championship.

Henry, one of the greatest players of his generation, spent the twilight of his career in the Big Apple after joining the Red Bulls following the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Henry scored 51 goals and provided 42 assists (a club record) in 122 games with the Red Bulls. He led New York to the MLS Supporters Shield in 2013 — the franchise’s first-ever major trophy.

Henry previously spent eight years with Arsenal. He scored a club-record 226 goals for the Gunners, helping them win two Premier League titles.

Henry also won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2009 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France.

Many are speculating that Henry will retire and return to Arsenal as a coach on manager Arsene Wenger’s staff.

Henry famously adapted to life in New York City, taking in its sights and sounds with abandon while performing at a high level for the Red Bulls. Henry will remember his time in New York City with great fondness. Henry’s teammates and Red Bulls fans undoubtedly feel the same about him.

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