Thierry Henry made young Arsenal academy players go crazy on Tuesday after appearing amongst them at the Emirates for the Champions League clash against Porto.
The Frenchman is a Gunners legend and even has a statue erected outside the Emirates in his honour, but youth stars got the chance to meet the icon first-hand.
Arsenal ended their 14-year wait to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals as they overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit and inflicted an agonising defeat on Portuguese opponents, Porto.
Goalkeeper David Raya's penalty shootout heroics ensured the hosts advanced to the next stage of Europe's top club competition alongside Manchester City, with young fans being treated to a special moment with Henry.
The 46-year-old was covering the match for American broadcaster CBS and was mobbed by the Arsenal youth stars on his way into the stadium.
A shocked crowd of junior team players shrieked in amazement and cut awe-struck figures as Henry interacted and high-fived each of them while proceeding up a set of stairs.
Amongst the audible gasps, one of the kids began shouting: 'The best Arsenal player ever. You're my favourite Arsenal player.'
Henry appeared delighted with the interaction and smiled along while stopping to interact with his newfound fans as they followed him through the inner workings of the Emirates.
The heart-warming moment has since gone viral on social media with Arsenal supporters sharing their delight at seeing the club icon spare time for upcoming players.
One Gunners fan posting on X, stated: 'The kid that shouts “Best Arsenal Player ever!” has been raised very well.'
Another hilariously added: 'I sit here, aging through my 30's, incredibly jealous of these young kids.'
A third similarly agreed, saying: 'That’s how you know Henry juice never runs out, these kids were probably born after he retired.'
The legendary striker scored 228 goals in 337 appearances for the north London club, winning two Premier League and three FA Cup titles.
hussein_dakik
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defenders was never idolize in football... Toney Adams was far a great player In Arsenal Than Thiery
TONY ADAAAAAMMMSSSSSSSSSS
ColinsGooner
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
another smart phone in the hands of a lunatic
nellomcfc
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small club with many legends, but your big club without a single legend
Legends you say? Henry, Ian, Veira and who again?
nellomcfc
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Even with your money, you can never and will never go unbeaten in the league till you join your ancestors
that's the only achievement Arsenal had
Tobilacazette
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
Even with your money, you can never and will never go unbeaten in the league till you join your ancestors
wuobdesuy
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he made me start supporting arsenal
bisailmruz
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defenders was never idolize in football... Toney Adams was far a great player In Arsenal Than Thiery
Liverpooler
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Agreed💯💯this guy was something else for sua🙌
akoo666
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i have never see man city legend players playing for charity, and you are here calling arsenal a small club
city has legends ???
rowcdmnru
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
Small to a person with small a brain who knew Arsenal yesterday like you!
omoz1/2
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
i have never see man city legend players playing for charity, and you are here calling arsenal a small club
omoz1/2
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
small club with many legends, but your big club without a single legend
jahbmnouz
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
Before Arab rich man take over the club, man City is nothing bro.. Small than arsenal, maybe man city fight for 10 or 9 position in league. So, before your judge, better you see the club history. Tq
Kebcdlopsy
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
look at hu is talking, you know nothing abt football
ABK-102
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Kate Abdo, are you seeing this?
nellomcfc
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Arsenal is still a very small club fighting to join big clubs
kolonegooner
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most def IF NOT the Greatest Gunner than one of them for sure.
yozaiopsy
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Different players were good at different positions. Adam, Vieira etc