Makelele: Arsenal's Henry interested in Real Madrid move

Chelsea midfielder Claude Makeleke has urged French international teammate Thierry Henry to join Real Madrid.

Arsenal striker Henry is good friends with Makelele, who told AS: "He (Henry) knows the importance of Real Madrid and what they mean around the world."

"He is an ambitious player and it's safe to assume that he would like to play for Real Madrid."

Makelele also rubbished claims that he is missed at Real, "Ivan Helguera is doing a great job in my position. He is one of my closest friends and one of the best players in Spain. He can play in midfield, at the back, everywhere."

Asked who from his former Real Madrid team he would recommend Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sign, Makelele replied: "All of Real Madrid! I am what I am thanks to Real Madrid."