Thierry Henry is to depart FC Barcelona as widely expected, after signing to the Red Bulls in the United States.

“This marks an exciting new chapter in my career and life,” Henry said in the Red Bulls’ release. “It is an honor to play for the New York Red Bulls. I am fully aware of the team’s history and my sole goal during my time here is to help win the club its first championship. Knowing Red Bull’s significant commitment to soccer locally and internationally, I am confident that my teammates and I will succeed.”

Henry was responsible for the unpunished handball that allowed France to go through to the World Cup in South Africa instead of Ireland, although the French national squad performed poorly in all respects.

Read “Red Bulls Make Henry Signing Official” at The New York Times

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