La Liga Major Transfers 2007/2008 - Arsenal to Barcelona - Thierry Henry

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Thierry Henry for Barcelona

Arsenal fans may try and convince themselves that Robin Van Persie is finally ready to take over Henry's mantle as Arsenal's main attacking weapon but there can be no denying that the London club have lost the most important player of their modern era.

Last season may have been disrupted by injury and Henry may now admit himself that he stayed a season too long at Arsenal but having finally arrived at the Nou Camp amongst a Barcelona squad hellbent on reclaiming their La Liga crown from Real Madrid, Henry should enjoy a new lease of creative life under Frank Rijkaard.