Thierry Henry has officially stepped down from his role as head coach of the France Under-21 national team. The French Football Federation announced his resignation on Monday, citing "personal reasons" for his departure.
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the news, revealing that Henry had chosen to terminate his contract with the team. Henry, a legendary former Arsenal and Barcelona forward, took on the role in 2023. During his brief tenure, he successfully led the French U21 side to the finals of the 2024 Olympics, where they earned a silver medal after a hard-fought loss to Spain.
Henry’s resignation comes as a surprise, marking the end of a promising stint with the France U21 team. The football community now awaits further details on Henry’s next steps and the future of the French youth squad under new leadership.
