Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Money has changed attitudes, says Henry


(MENAFN- Kora) Arsenal's all-time record goalscorer suggested that large transfer fees led to heightened expectations, which could in turn impact on a player's performance levels



The Frenchman, who left Monaco to join Juventus in 1999, also cited the difficulties associated with moving to a new country - just as Mesut Ozil has done



Henry struggled to make an impact in Serie A and made the switch to England, where he became one of the most respected strikers in the game



He continues to take a keen interest in Arsenal's fortunes and noted the level of criticism that Ozil has received for his displays, urging people to take the mitigating circumstances into account



The 36-year-old told BBC World News: "People always talk about the game; (but) they don't actually remember that the guy coming has to adjust to a new style of living, talking another language, different food, different town, different team



"What I will say (is) the main thing that has changed is money



"When the player has a price tag he has to perform straight away.



Despite injuries and a dip in form, Ozil has still made 35 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, scoring six goals



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