Thierry Henry has resigned as manager of France’s youth team after winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, the French Football Federation announced on Monday.
Henry, who won the 1998 World Cup for his country as a player, cited “personal reasons” as the motivation behind his decision in an FFF news release.
“I would like to thank the FFF and Philippe Diallo (FFF president) for giving me this amazing opportunity,” Henry said. “Winning a silver medal at the Olympics for my country will always be one of the proudest achievements of my life.
“I am very grateful to the Federation, the players, the staff and the supporters who gave me the opportunity to live a magical experience.”
Henry’s Olympic team, made up of players under the age of 23 and three over-age selected players, Argentina And Egypt on their way to the final in Paris, only to lose 5–3 Spain after extra time.
Diallo thanked Henry for his professionalism in the statement and said the FFF is looking for a new coach to take charge ahead of the upcoming U21 Euro 2025 qualifiers.
Henry has managed Monaco Ligue 1 and the Montreal effect in MLS previously, and he served as an assistant during Roberto Martínez’s time BelgiumHe was included in the senior men’s national team.