Thierry Henry steps down as France youth manager after Paris Olympics
The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Monday that Thierry Henry has resigned as the manager of France’s youth teams, effective immediately.
The legendary former player cited “personal reasons” for his decision.
Henry’s resignation comes on the heels of France’s impressive performance at the Paris Olympics, where the team secured a silver medal.
Despite this success, Henry has chosen to step down from his role.
As a player, Henry enjoyed tremendous success with France, winning the 1998 World Cup.
His experience and expertise were expected to benefit the next generation of French players, but he has opted to leave his position for personal reasons.
The FFF has yet to announce a replacement for Henry, leaving uncertainty about the future direction of France’s youth teams.
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Henry said:
“I have to thank the FFF and Philippe Diallo [president of the FFF], who gave me this amazing opportunity.”
“Winning a silver medal at the Olympics for my country will remain one of the proudest achievements of my life.
“I am incredibly grateful to the Federation, the players, the staff and the supporters who allowed me to live out a magical experience.”
Henry’s Olympic team, made up of under-23 players and three overage selections, beat Argentina and Egypt on the way to the final in Paris, only to be beaten 5-3 by Spain after extra time.
Diallo thanked Henry for his professionalism in the statement and added that the FFF is searching for a new coach to take charge ahead of the upcoming qualifiers for the U21 Euro 2025.
Henry has managed Monaco in Ligue 1 and the Montreal Impact in MLS previously, and he served as an assistant during Roberto Martínez’s time in charge of Belgium’s senior men’s national team.
