Barcelona striker Thierry Henry can't rule out a return to Arsenal.
"I had a special relationship with the fans and a special relationship with everybody at the club - with the boss, everybody knows that," said Henry.
"Playing at Highbury was always so special, wearing the jersey, the red one, was like something which is difficult to describe.
"I became another player throughout my years there. I can really thank the boss and all the people there. Everybody who is involved with Arsenal, especially the fans, they were always amazing with me.
"I will always have them in my heart and will have the chance to go back and see a game. I've kept my box, so now I can finally say I will be an Arsenal fan and hopefully they can win the league."
"But I've got a contract for four years with my new team Barcelona, and I'm sorry but I can never play for a team (in England) other than Arsenal. For me it's Arsenal...I could never wear a shirt other than Arsenal. It's impossible for me."
Henry also urged British football to get over its inferiority complex in relation to the rest of the world and start recognising the talent being produced on its own doorstep.
Henry believes the players being produced are easily the equal of those being imported into the British leagues, and has pinpointed Joe Cole, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Dundee United captain Barry Robson as cases in point.
Robson was the unlikely name among that trio, but Henry was particularly impressed by the United skipper during last night's match.
When the issues of a shortage of home grown talent was brought up, Henry replied: "I don't think you can say that. It's pretty harsh.
"When you look at Joe Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips, they are skilful too, and some other players too.
"And yesterday the captain of Dundee United had a good touch. He has good ability on the ball.
"I think it's always that cliche, that when somebody comes in from abroad they're always a better player than the one you have."
The proof for Henry came in Scotland's Euro 2008 qualifier against France last year, when the home side grabbed a shock Hampden victory.
"I think you should praise your guys," said Henry. "We lost in Scotland with France, so at the moment with Scotland, you're fighting with us and Italy and Ukraine to go through for the Euros.
"One thing with the Great Britain teams is the commitment, and you have it. You can't have everything, but I've seen a lot of players in my time who are more than skilful."
