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    ‘I’ll never forget this image’ – Theo Walcott reveals how Arsene Wenger’s bizarre moment convinced him to join Arsenal

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    THEO WALCOTT has revealed how Arsene Wenger convinced him to join Arsenal.

    Walcott joined the Gunners from Southampton in 2006, before making his debut for them aged 17.

    Theo Walcott revealed how Arsene Wenger convinced him to join Arsenal

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    Theo Walcott revealed how Arsene Wenger convinced him to join ArsenalCredit: PA: Press Association
    Walcott revealed 'unusual' thing he will never forget about Arsene Wenger

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    Walcott revealed ‘unusual’ thing he will never forget about Arsene WengerCredit: AFP

    The 35-year-old lifted the veil on the deal that took him to the North London amidst the interest of Liverpool, Chelsea and a late offer from Manchester United.

    Speaking on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports, he said: “There were (options for me). Chelsea, LiverpoolMan Utd came in with a very late offer which I wasn’t aware of at the time.

    “(But) To be honest, my decision was already made up from the moment Arsene Wenger got involved.

    “I remember going back to his house with David Dein.

    “Her sofa was a little lower than that and her legs were higher than her face itself given her height.

    “(Laughing) I will never forget this image, it was very unusual.

    “And Thierry Henri of course, he was a player I really wanted to learn from.

    “As soon as I had Arsenal involved, I just want to go there and play with him.

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    “It was my dream to play with someone like ‘that’ and if you ask any kid if they want the opportunity to play with their star, they will.

    “And it was an easy option.”

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    Walcott had the chance to play with Henry for a season before he left for Barcelona.

    However, having become one of the leading figures at the Emirates, Walcott was still at the club when Henry returned in 2012.

    He was substituted off the field moments before Henry’s famous late winner against Sunderland.

    Walcott has scored 108 goals in 397 games for the Gunners in total.

    He finally left the club in 2018 to join Everton.

    After 85 appearances for the Toffees, Walcott returned to Southampton, initially on loan in 2020.

    The change became permanent the following summer, with Walcott playing for the Saints for two more seasons before announcing his retirement.

    He also won 47 caps for the England national team, scoring eight goals.

    Walcott said playing with his idol Thierry Henry was a major factor in his decision to join Arsenal.

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    Walcott said playing with his idol Thierry Henry was a major factor in his decision to join Arsenal.Credit: EPA

    Career Statistics of Theo Walcott

    Arsenal (2006-2018): 397 appearances, 108 goals, 73 assists

    Honors: FA Cup x3, Community Shield x2

    Southampton (2005-2006 + 2020-21 on loan + 2021-2023): 82 appearances, 10 goals, five assists

    Everton (2018-2021): 85 appearances, 11 goals, nine assists

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