Thierry Henry warns Como star Baturina in CBS studio

Thierry Henry was in a playful mood on CBS Sports last Thursday, jokingly warning Como 1907's Martin Baturina he would not get his next paycheck. The moment came after Baturina scored the club's first ever Champions League goal in a stunning 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig on September 10, 2026.

Henry, an investor in the Italian club, was part of the CBS panel celebrating Como's landmark win. After the match, goalscorer and UEFA Player of the Match Martin Baturina was asked which pundit was his favourite. "I need to say Henry because it's a Como bond, no?," Baturina responded. Henry immediately cut in with the quip: "You have to, if not you will not receive your next paycheck!" The exchange highlighted Henry's dual role as both a broadcaster and a stakeholder in the Serie A side's remarkable rise to the Champions League stage.

In a separate interview, the former striker singled out Paris Saint-Germain as the most formidable team in Europe right now. "Do you see how PSG press? It's unplayable," Henry said. He credited coach Luis Enrique for building a cohesive unit after the departures of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, a process that took five to six months. Henry pointed to the signings of players like Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue as examples of PSG's successful rebuild into a hard-working, collective force, now chasing a third consecutive Champions League title.

Henry has urged Arsenal fans to value continuity over flashy signings. Speaking before the new Champions League season, he reflected on a summer where Premier League rivals spent heavily while Arsenal sold attackers Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard. The club spent €40 million on winger Christos Tzolis but missed out on bigger targets. Henry argued that stability is a strength, drawing a parallel with PSG's success by prioritizing the team over individual stars. "A lot of people right now are focusing always on names, transfer windows, and, 'My god, this guy's gonna change my club!'" he said.

Despite Arsenal opening their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win away to SSC Napoli and leading the Premier League, Henry is refusing to get carried away. He believes the true test for Mikel Arteta's reigning champions is still to come in a fiercely competitive league. His caution stems from seeing other top clubs make significant squad investments, making the long-term race for trophies exceptionally challenging.

• Como's Historic Night: Martin Baturina scored the club's first UCL goal in a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on September 10, 2026.
• PSG's Blueprint: Henry says PSG's intense press is "unplayable" and a model of team-building after losing Messi, Neymar and Mbappe.
• Arsenal's Strategy: Henry advocates for continuity at Arsenal, which sold three forwards and signed Christos Tzolis for €40 million.