Thierry Henry to be named France U21 head coach – sources

Thierry Henry is about to turn out to be the brand new France below-21 head coach after he was chosen by the French Football Federation (FFF), sources have informed ESPN.

Henry, who left his function as Belgium assistant after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will take over Sylvain Rippoll following France’s disappointing show within the Euros this summer season the place they have been eradicated by Ukraine on the quarterfinal stage.

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The Arsenal legend was most well-liked to Sabri Lamouchi, Jocelyn Gourvennec and Julien Stephan for the job given his standing and stellar taking part in profession, sources have informed ESPN.

Henry received the the World Cup and Euros throughout his taking part in days and was additionally a part of the squad that reached the 2006 World Cup remaining the place they misplaced to Italy on penalties.

The 46-yr-outdated has struggled throughout his brief managerial profession following unsuccessful spells answerable for Monaco and Montreal.

According to sources, Henry took a pay reduce to take the brand new U21 function and is eager to lead them to a gold medal at subsequent yr’s Olympics Games in Paris.