(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for New York Red Bulls)

On October 23, it was reported by Spanish paper that FC Barcelona and French star Thierry Henry wants to move to MLS to play for the New York Red Bulls next summer.

Currently at the age of 32, Henry's contract ends after the 2010 season, and has previously stated that he wants to play his football in America, where his fellow countryman and friend NBA star Tony Parker plays.

Henry's current club FC Barcelona, have already stated that they will not resign Henry after his contract ends at the end of the season, and already attempted to sign five different players during last summer's transfer window.

Henry has always been fond of New York, and wants to help spread football further in the United States.

However, he will not be the first famous footballer to try to help spread football to play for a New York football franchise, as Pelé famously came to New York to play for the New York Cosmos from 1975-1977.

The team that Henry is rumored to join, the New York Red Bulls, finished last in Major League Soccer this season with 21 points in 30 matches and failed to win a single match away from Giants Stadium.

However, the Red Bulls will be moving into Red Bull Arena next year, and a player such as Henry will help the club become stronger in the New York sports market.

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