Arsenal legend Henry says he wants to return for third spell with Gunners

Thierry Henry has opened the door to a possible third spell at Arsenal and says he is saddened by criticism of manager Arsene Wenger.

The New York Red Bulls striker is Arsenal's record goalscorer and played over 250 games for the Gunners between 1999 and 2007. 

The 35-year-old says he would love to return to the north London club in some capacity when his stint in MLS ends

He said: 'All I know is that I will be involved in the game for sure and hopefully be involved with Arsenal because that is the heart talking there, that’s the team that I support. Forget about me as a player, that’s the team I support.

'In any type or shape, if I can go back to the club I would love to do it, but it’s not up to me. That would be a desire, more a desire than something that can be officialised, I still have two years playing here and then I will see. 

'But I would definitely love to be back with Arsenal.

The French forward says he is saddened to hear the criticism of Wenger from fans and pundits this season as Arsenal have struggled to keep pace with the title-chasing Manchester clubs.

He added: 'When you don't win people are always going to question your work, your legacy and what you did before. It is sad somehow but that is the way the game is. What are you going to do?'

'For me, it is difficult to hear, difficult to see, but for me the boss will always be Arsene - always great for me and I know what he has done for the club," he said.

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