Thierry Henry Launches Samsung Foldables Campaign and Defends Man City Charges

Thierry Henry has become Samsung's latest football ambassador, fronting a major new European campaign for the tech giant's foldable phones. The Arsenal legend's high-profile commercial move coincides with his recent public comments on Manchester City's financial charges, his effusive praise for Kevin De Bruyne, and his analysis of a marquee Premier League signing.

Thierry Henry fronts Samsung's new foldable phone push

Henry was unveiled as the face of Samsung's "Welcome to Foldables" campaign on October 7, 2026. He is promoting the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 models across Europe. This marks a shift for the company, which has moved from global squads like the 2013 Galaxy 11 to targeted regional deals. Henry is the only retired player currently on Samsung's roster and the first to transition from promoting their televisions to their mobile devices.

Henry breaks silence to defend Manchester City

He criticised what he termed "fake news" surrounding the case, urging people to wait for the official outcome. His defence is significant given his role as a prominent pundit and his history with City's rivals Arsenal.

He calls Kevin De Bruyne the cleverest player ever

Despite playing alongside geniuses like Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane, Henry reserves his highest praise for a former pupil. He worked with Kevin De Bruyne for six years as an assistant coach for Belgium. "I think Kevin, his brain is the best I’ve ever seen," Henry said in a 2023 interview that continues to resonate. He described the Manchester City midfielder's vision as "second to none," placing him above all his legendary former teammates.

Henry issues a blunt warning over Liverpool's big signing

The Frenchman also offered a pointed analysis of Liverpool's recent £123 million acquisition, striker Victor Osimhen. Henry warned that the Nigerian star cannot be expected to single-handedly fix the team's issues. He stressed that success depends on the entire squad's performance and the system implemented by the manager, not only the prolific forward's goal output.

He can't get enough of a USMNT teenage superstar

Henry's eye for talent extends to the international scene, where he has heaped praise on Cavan Sullivan. The 17-year-old Philadelphia Union forward recently became the youngest scorer in U.S. men's national team history. Henry highlighted the same fearless quality in Sullivan that attracted manager Mauricio Pochettino, admiring the teenager's composure and direct style of play on his senior debut this fall.

• Thierry Henry is the new European ambassador for Samsung's Galaxy Z foldable phones, announced on October 7, 2026.
• He publicly defended Manchester City against the Premier League's financial charges, criticising media speculation.
• Henry believes Kevin De Bruyne possesses the greatest football brain he has ever witnessed.
• He cautioned that Liverpool's £123 million signing Victor Osimhen needs a strong team structure to succeed.