Thierry Henry and Arsene Wenger share emotional celebration after Champions League final
Arsene Wenger and Thierry Henry were reunited after the Champions League final (Picture: Getty)
The two Frenchman were left absolutely delighted after PSG landed the trophy for the first time in their history with an incredible 5-0 victory.
Henry couldn’t wipe the smile off the face as he interviewed Wenger following a historic night for French football at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
The duo both hold legendary status at Arsenal and Henry kept referring to Wenger as his ‘boss’ as a mark of respect for the 75-year-old icon.
Speaking on CBS Sports, Wenger said: ‘[PSG’s win] was absolutely fantastic. The difference between the teams was too big.
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‘On top of that, Inter, the way they played, they made it easier for [PSG].’
Henry, with a huge grin, then asked his former manager: ‘Boss, are you happy?’
Thierry Henry couldn’t wipe the smile off the face after the reunion (Picture: CBS Sports)
‘I am happy, of course, for French football!’ Wenger replied. ‘You know that!’
‘It’s just a question, boss!’ Henry said. ‘It’s just a question, I am not upsetting you! Me too, I am happy, very happy.’
‘Of course, Thierry,’ Wenger added. ‘You have done a lot for French football.’
Henry and Wenger's special relationship
Thierry Henry has a huge amount of respect for Arsene Wenger (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal’s legendary former manager Wenger, in charge of the Gunners from 1996 to 2018, signed Henry from Juventus back in 1999.
Henry went on to become one of the biggest legends in Arsenal history, winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups under Wenger.
The duo have always enjoyed a special relationship since their success together in north London.
Henry played a total of 377 games for Arsenal, scoring an incredible tally of 228 goals and providing 101 assists.
‘You too,’ Henry replied as the interview ended, before fellow CBS pundit and Arsenal supporter Micah Richards asked to shake Wenger’s hand.
‘He’s an Arsenal fan, that’s why!’ Henry quickly added before Wenger walked away.
Eiffel Tower lit up in red and blue colours after PSG triumph
Meanwhile, the Eiffel Tower was lit up in red and blue colours following PSG’s historic Champions League triumph.
The world ‘Champions’ was shown on an illuminated Eiffel Tower in Paris (Picture: Getty)
PSG’s 19-year-old French star Desire Doue, who produced a masterclass of a performance against Inter, has promised that the team’s celebrations are going to be ‘crazy’ as he heaped praise on his manager Luis Enrique.
‘I have no words,’ Doue said. ‘That was just incredible for me, simply incredible. I have no words, sorry.
‘[Enrique has] been here for two years and he has made history for the club.
‘Tactically and mentally, he is a really good coach, unbelievable, and as a human being too.
‘It is a pleasure to work with him. I don’t know how we’ll celebrate but it’s going to be crazy.’
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