“He’s a job mannequin I grew up watching” – Manchester United expertise Anthony Elanga names Arsenal hero as his idol

Manchester United ahead Anthony Elanga has picked Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as his all-time favourite footballer, stating that he idolized the Frenchman in his adolescence.

The Swedish left-winger introduced himself to the world beneath interim supervisor Ralf Rangnick, rising as an integral member of the workforce. He featured in 27 video games for the Pink Devils throughout competitions within the 2021-22 season, recording three objectives and two assists.

The academy graduate will look to make a splash beneath Erik ten Hag this season. He lately sat down with United’s official media outlet to participate in a Q&A session.

One fan (James) requested Elanga to call his favourite footballer of all time and the teenager unhesitantly blurted out Arsenal icon Henry’s title and mentioned:

“Favorite footballer of all time is Thierry Henry, for me. For my part. He is among the gamers I grew up watching. Of all time? Yeah, for me, it’s Thierry Henry. He’s a job mannequin I grew up watching.”

He was then requested to call his favourite Manchester United participant. The ahead replied:

“There’s so many. I can’t simply choose one, but when I’ve to select one, Sir Bobby Charlton. However there’s so many, I can’t simply choose one.”

Manchester United had a tough time retaining Arsenal legend Thierry Henry quiet

Hailed as among the finest footballers of all time, Henry solid an inimitable legacy at Arsenal.

The previous France worldwide scored 228 objectives and supplied 103 assists in 376 appearances for the membership throughout competitions (9 seasons). Henry received two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and two FA Group Shields throughout his time with the north London membership.

The 1998 World Cup winner was a handful for any protection on this planet, and Manchester United have been no exception. Henry didn’t win many video games towards the Outdated Trafford outfit (six out of 20) however he scored fairly a number of objectives.

The previous Barcelona man bagged 9 objectives and claimed 4 assists towards the Pink Devils whereas sporting the Arsenal shirt.

United have been Henry’s sixth-favorite workforce to play towards, behind Middlesbrough (13 objectives), Aston Villa (12 objectives), Leeds United (12 objectives), Charlton Athletic (12 objectives), and Chelsea (10 objectives).

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