By Victor Kanayo
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has resigned as the head coach of the French Under-21 national team.
Henry’s decision conveyed via a statement was confirmed by the French Football Federation (FFF) on Monday.
Part of the statement by Henry reads: “I would like to thank the FFF and the president Philippe Diallo who offered me this incredible opportunity.
“Winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games for my country will remain one of the greatest prides of my life. I am incredibly grateful to the federation, the players, the staff and the supporters who allowed me to live a magical experience.”
Henry took charge of the under-21s in August last year, and used many of his players in the squad for France’s home Olympics this summer, where they lost 5-3 to Spain after extra-time in the gold medal match.
He won four of his six games in charge of the Under-21s before leading the French side into the Olympics, where men’s football teams are permitted to name a 21-man squad who are all under the age of 23, bar three players.
The Ex-International had coached Ligue one side Monaco and Canadian club Impact Montreal.
