Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says he’s honoured to have been named as one ofRoberto Martínez’s assistant managers with the Belgium national team.
Henry, who has been working as a TV pundit since he retired from professionalfootball, has already obtained his UEFA A licence through the Welsh FA and isnow ready to start his first professional coaching experience.
The Frenchman took to social media and thanked Martínez, who was appointedthe new Red Devils head coach following the departure of Marc Wilmots thissummer, as well as the Royal Belgian Football Association for giving him thisopportunity.
Henry ended his playing career in the MLS with New York Red Bulls, scoring 10goals in the 36 appearances in his final season at the club. He also createda total of 100 chances – registering 15 assists – and won 50% of his duels.
The 39-year-old will be apart of the coaching staff who have been tasked with ensuring Belgium reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Henry was in the France national team squad that the World Cup and European Championships in 1998 and 2000 respectively. Furthermore he also represented Les Bleus at five more major international tournaments.
Having played for Arsenal and Barcelona, two teams who focus their attention on the ball possession, Henry should not have any problems working alongside Martinez, who has developed a reputation of preferring a passing game during spells with Swansea City, Wigan Athletic and Everton.
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