The French international left Juventus for Arsenal in 1999 after failing to settle in completely, and blamed the former Juventus director for his exit.
"When I came to Juve I had a problem with my back. However, I wanted to play at once," Henry began, speaking to Sky Italia.
"When [Carlo] Ancelotti became manager I began to play all the games. At the start, there was not much to shout about, but after the game against Roma, I began to score and to turn in assists.
"Then something happened with Moggi which I didn't like - I don't want to go into the details.
"My character came out because I am an honest lad and, for me, it was a case of disrespect.
"If that hadn't happened, I would probably have continued to play for Juventus. But after this lack of respect I told them I didn't want to play there anymore and so I left."
The striker also dropped a hint that he was not as comfortable at Barcelona as he would probably have hoped, praising his Arsenal days.
"It doesn't matter how things work out with my new club," he added. "I will never find the same affection that I was shown at Arsenal, partly because I think I will never play for another squad for eight years - my legs won't let me.
"To play for Arsenal for eight years, winning or losing at Highbury, the joy, the sadness, everything was simply incredible.
"You often return to the place that you belong and, therefore, I hope one day to be able to work with the club.
"I have the club in my blood - I always follow Arsenal when they play and I'm happy when they win.
"I'm proud to have played for Arsenal and to be a fan. Before I didn't support any club, but now I'm an Arsenal fan and it's difficult for me to not follow the matches."
That said, it will be his comments about the much-maligned Moggi that will hit the headlines.
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