Thierry Henry's commitment to Arsenal helped win the London giants the signature of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Tomas Rosicky last night.
Rosicky, 25, recently stated to the Czech media that he would love a move to Arsenal. He said: "If I had the possibility to choose, I would like to play for Arsenal with Thierry Henry because he is the best."
The Czech Republic midfielder completed his £6million move from Borussia Dortmund after passing his medical in London.
In February 2004 he admitted he was close to joining Chelsea under then manager Claudio Ranieri.
Rosicky said he almost moved to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window but then expected to be signed up the following summer.
But Ranieri was jettisoned by Roman Abramovich and the deal fell through when Jose Mourinho came in.
Rosicky admitted: "We were not far away from a deal."
He was also a target for Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Rosicky, 25, recently stated to the Czech media that he would love a move to Arsenal. He said: "If I had the possibility to choose, I would like to play for Arsenal with Thierry Henry because he is the best."
The Czech Republic midfielder completed his £6million move from Borussia Dortmund after passing his medical in London.
In February 2004 he admitted he was close to joining Chelsea under then manager Claudio Ranieri.
Rosicky said he almost moved to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window but then expected to be signed up the following summer.
But Ranieri was jettisoned by Roman Abramovich and the deal fell through when Jose Mourinho came in.
Rosicky admitted: "We were not far away from a deal."
He was also a target for Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
