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Thierry Henry retires: Twitter reacts

Sports Mole picks out some of the best Twitter reaction to the news that former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has retired.

Following a 20-year playing career, Thierry Henry confirmed earlier today that he has retired from professional football with immediate effect.

The Frenchman started his playing days with Monaco, before having brief stint in Italy with Juventus. It was in 1999 that he joined Arsenal, for whom he would become a club legend. His time in North London came to an end in 2007 when he signed for Barcelona, while his final playing days were spent in the MLS with the New York Red Bulls.

Having won so much and broken so many records, footballers past and present have taken to Twitter today to pay tribute to the World Cup and European Championship winner. Below is some of the best reaction:

"Once you enchanted all of us - now I can only say: Thanks for everything! @ThierryHenry #ArsenalLegend."
Arsenal's Germany international Mesut Ozil

"Thierry Henry is a legend of the game! He scored so many goals for Arsenal and throughout his career and was one of a few reasons why Arsenal went the season unbeaten! Enjoy your retirement and I'm looking forward to seeing you on Sky Sports as a pundit!"
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin


"Thierry Henry what a player, unstoppable at times, in my Top five players I ever played against, Modern day great #Legend."
Former Norwich City striker Darren Huckerby

"This guy is a legend. Ridiculous goals record. @skysports have got themselves a great pundit."
Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur

"Henry's goals per game ratio is amazing. 175 in 258 Prem games. Look forward to seeing him on @skysports as a pundit now."
Leeds United striker Billy Sharp


"Congratulations on an outstanding career @ThierryHenry. Top player. Top guy. #Legend."
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey

"#ThierryHenry is a legend. Great role model, great goalscorer. Will be great on @skysports too."
Huddersfield Town defender Mark Hudson

"One of the best EVER, Thierry Henry, retires!!!"
Former Norway international Jan Aage Fjortoft


"Quite simply, the most devastating player in Premier League history. Welcome @ThierryHenry to your new career at @SkySports."
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith

"You've been a very special person in one of the most wonderful stages of my life. An example of professional & person.A LEGEND. Thanks Titi!"
Stoke City playmaker Bojan

"Congratulations @ThierryHenry on a great career. True @arsenal legend!"
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin


"Was a honour to have played alongside this man! My idol and a big inspiration to my career...#KingHenry."
Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

"A real legend retired!!!! #respect #henry #whataplayer #willberememberd."
Schalke 04 midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng

"Thierry Henry retires. What a player. #bestiveeverbeenonthesamepitchas."
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton

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