Former Barcelona president believes Joan Laporta Thierry Henry is capable of emulating Pep Guardiola’s success at Barcelona if Arsenal appoint their legendary striker as manager.
Laporta was responsible for handing Guardiola the reins of the La Liga side a decade ago. He led the Spanish team to three La Liga titles, two Champions League titles and two Copa del Rey.
“The same requirements we were appreciating in Pep Guardiola when we decided to put him as a coach of the first team, Thierry has many of them,” Laporta told the Telegraph.
“If he wants to become a coach and more specifically wants to coach Arsenal, then it is because he is convinced he will do it very well because he is looking for excellence all the time — just as when he was a player.
“He knows football, as one of the best players in the world. These kinds of people, like Pep Guardiola and Johan Cruyff, they know very well football. They don’t need the extended period maybe that other coaches need to be a great coach.
“He knows Arsenal, the supporters, the club and he’s a guy that deserves everything he would like to achieve. I believe he could be a very good coach. For him, with his reputation, it’s not acceptable to fail.”
Arsene Wenger is coming under increasing pressure at the north London outfit following a disappointing 2017-18 season so far.