Wenger – I’d love to have Thierry stay longer

Thierry Henry to end Arsenal loan spell on 16 February



Thierry Henry will leave Arsenal and return to New York Red Bulls on 16 February, Arsene Wenger has revealed.

It means Henry will depart the Gunners six weeks into a two-month loan spell.

Arsenal manager Wenger said: "I would have loved Thierry to stay for two more weeks but he has to go back. It's only fair on New York."



Henry will be available for Arsenal's trip to Sunderland on Saturday and the Champions League knockout tie against AC Milan on Wednesday.



The former captain will miss the FA Cup fifth-round tie with Sunderland on February 18 and the derby against Tottenham on 26 February.

Henry, Arsenal's record goalscorer, re-signed for Arsenal on 6 January, having trained with the club during the Major League Soccer off-season.

Since rejoining he has scored two goals in five appearances, including the winner on his second 'debut' against Leeds.



The MLS season starts on March 10.