Arsenal star Henry "proud" of Real Madrid interest

Arsenal star Thierry Henry has admitted he is flattered to be linked with Real Madrid.

He said at the Ballon d'Or presentation: "I feel proud by the interest of Madrid. But I am happy in the Arsenal."

"People talk about it and I cannot do anything to avoid it, but the coach and my companions know what I want: to win my first Champions League."

"To win it would be easier if I were with Madrid, but the challenge is more exciting with Arsenal. We would achieve a great thing that would be recorded in history forever."