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Thierry Henry: This is what I think of Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe
THIERRY HENRY has heaped praise on Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe.
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Mbappe made his Ligue 1 debut at 16 and has been a key figure for Monaco this season.
The 18-year-old has eight goals in 23 appearances for the French side.
The striker's impressive form has seen him linked with a move to Arsenal.
Thierry Henry believes Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe has something special
Mbappe has something special, let’s be honest
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he is following the forward's development.
And now Arsenal's record goalscorer Henry has claimed Mbappe has something special.
"I do not compare, but having met him, I saw he was calm, respectful, and someone who wants to learn," Henry told French outlet RMC Sport.
Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe is a France U19 international
"When I first saw him play against Tottenham in the Europa League, as soon as I saw him, I knew he was a player. I said: ‘who is he?’
"At 16 and a half [years old], he was asking for the ball, he could dribble, he was having shots, he was winning the ball back and he loved the ball.
"The desire was there. Mbappe has something special, let’s be honest. If he keeps his head on his shoulders, it will come on its own."
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