The adventure ends here. Thierry Henry has decided to leave his position as coach of the French U21 team, a few days after taking his players to the final of the Olympic Games.
It’s a big surprise, given that the former Arsenal striker was under contract until 2025, the date of the next Euro. But “personal reasons”according to the FFF, pushed him to say stop.
“On behalf of the FFF, I would like to thank Thierry Henry for all the work he has accomplished at the head of the Espoirs and Olympiques teams, says Philippe Diallo, the president of the Federation. We obviously regret this decision because Thierry Henry was able to achieve the goals that had been set for him by winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, 40 years after the Olympic medal in Los Angeles. Having followed him throughout this campaign, I was able to discover his great professionalism, his rigor and his love of the blue jersey. We wish him good luck for the rest of his career.”
“A magical experience”
“I would like to thank the FFF and President Philippe Diallo, confides Thierry Henry for his part, who gave me this incredible opportunity. Winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games for my country will remain one of the proudest moments of my life. I am incredibly grateful to the Federation, the players, the staff and the fans who allowed me to live a magical experience.
An experience without a future, therefore, and the next few days will tell whether Thierry Henry is leaving the Espoirs because he has another position in mind, or if he simply wants to take a step back.
