Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira in talks about transfer to Major League Soccer
After the transfer of David Beckham to Major League Soccer (MLS) has had increased exposure and interest from abroad. Many of the European players now view MLS as a realistic choice, especially as they wind down their careers. The success of Freddie Ljungberg with the Seattle Sounders has only increased the interest from European players. For several years there has been rumors that Thierry Henry was planning to retire in MLS. Another player that has been linked to a move to MLS is Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira. The talk about Vieira is more rumor while Henry’s move to the New York Red Bulls seem very likely after the 2010 World Cup.
Here are some excerpts from the news stories about Henry and Vieira’s possible moves to Major League Soccer.
Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira in talks about transfer to Major League Soccer
Daily Mail
Thierry Henry is set to disappoint long-time admirers Manchester City by following David Beckham to America after the World Cup.
Henry fancies a new challenge to end his illustrious career and MLS side New York Red Bulls are strongly tipped to be his destination, with the 32-year-old Barcelona star excited at the prospect of living in another of the world’s great cities.
Henry, regarded by many people as one of Arsenal’s greatest players, received a hero’s reception when he visited the Emirates Stadium recently to watch their 6-2 win against Blackburn, but does not want to return there as a player.
Barca are interested in offering the Frenchman as bait to land Manchester City’s £34million Brazilian Robinho but again the answer from Henry is ‘Non’ because of his American dream.
Tribal Football
Ex-New York Red Bulls star Youri Djorkaeff has confirmed that he has spoken to old France teammates Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira about moving to MLS, in particular to join the Red Bulls.
Barcelona’s Henry has already been linked with the club and Djorkaeff said that he had spoken to him in regards to a move, although he did not give anything else away.
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