diff --git a/LibGit2Sharp/Core/Proxy.cs b/LibGit2Sharp/Core/Proxy.cs
index ca9a69f6d..580c9872a 100644
--- a/LibGit2Sharp/Core/Proxy.cs
+++ b/LibGit2Sharp/Core/Proxy.cs
@@ -2172,6 +2172,7 @@ public static unsafe void git_remote_connect(RemoteHandle remote, GitDirection d
             catch (Exception)
             {
                 customHeaders.Dispose();
+                throw;
             }
         }