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Thierry Henry gives verdict on Arsenal transfer 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 seven goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances so far this term.
The striker, who has been described as the 'new Thierry Henry', has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Thierry Henry has heaped praise on Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe
And Arsenal legend Henry has now provided fans with some insight on the teenager, but he believes Mbappe should ignore comparisons with him and become his own player.
"I’ve met Mbappe and he’s a nice lad with a good head on his shoulders," Henry told The Sun.
"He is very respectful and quite quiet. But give him the ball and he talks and he isn’t very nice anymore!
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"He is determined and never gives up.
"He is the talk of the town and has so much talent.
"He has skills, goals, assists. He can do what he wants with the ball.
"I know people have called him 'the new Thierry Henry' but I don’t like those tags. He needs to be him and just be the best he can be."
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