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Arsenal star reveals plans to be like Thierry Henry, well not exactly like him
MOHAMED ELNENY has revealed he wants to become an Arsenal legend like Thierry Henry.
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The Egypt midfielder arrived at Arsenal from Basel in a £7million deal last January.
The midfielder has become a regular in Arsene Wenger's matchday squads over the past year.
But he is yet to establish himself as a permanent fixture in the Gunners' starting XI.
Mohammed Elneny wants to become an Arsenal legend like Thierry Henry
Since I got here, I’ve always had that in mind. I wanted to become an Arsenal legend
However, the 24-year-old has revealed he hopes to one day become an Arsenal legend like the club's record goalscorer Henry.
“I want to be a legend at this club,” Elneny told the MailOnline.
“Like Thierry Henry. I mean, obviously not exactly like him.
"I have my own personality, my own character.
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"I want to be different to anyone that’s gone before.
“But since I got here, I’ve always had that in mind. I wanted to become an Arsenal legend.”
Elneny, who has started six Premier League games this season, is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.
And he could be set for an extended run in the staring XI when he returns, with Francis Coquelin and Aaron Ramsey currently Wenger's only available central midfielders.
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