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FootballThierry Henry Joins Former Arsenal Teammate Cesc Fabregas as Co-Owner of Promising Italian Club
- Thierry Henry has linked up with former Arsenal teammate Cesc Fabregas as a part-owner of Italian side, Como
- The France international is understood to have joined Como as a minority stakeholder
- Ex-Chelsea star Dennis Wise is the other high-profile former Premier League star in the Como hierarchy
Thierry Henry is the latest big name in the football circles to own a state in promising Italian club, Como.
The Arsenal legend has spent the better part of his post-retirement career in the dugout, having managed Montreal Impact and Monaco.
Henry has been engaged with punditry duties with Sky Sports in the UK and Amazon Prime in France.
However, he now appears to be transitioning into becoming a football entrepreneur after joining Monza as a minority stakeholder.
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Thierry Henry joins Cesc Fabregas as part-owner of Monza
Henry has since confirmed the development, with the legendary forward expressing his delight with the latest adventure.
According to the former Barcelona star, he has always been on the lookout for 'a project like Como.'
"I have been waiting to get involved in a project like Como for a long time. A club with ambition but most importantly, one that holds the same values as me - that the club and its local community both need to thrive," the Daily Mail quoted Henry saying.
The move will see Henry link up with former Arsenal teammate Cesc Fabregas, who is also a part-owner of the Serie D club.
Former Chelsea icon Dennis Wise is the other former Premier League star part of the Como hierarchy at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Cesc Fabregas joins little-know Italian club
Earlier, Sports Brief reported former Premier League and La Liga midfielder Cesc Fabregas has reached a deal to join Italian Serie B side Como this summer.
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FootballThe former Arsenal captain was rendered clubless after his contract with Monaco expired at the end of last season.
Fabregas was forced to quit the French club after his struggles at the club last season, which saw him limited to just five appearances.
Former Chelsea star Dennis Wise is currently at the helm of Como, serving as the club's chairman and head of sports operations.