Transfer market: Thierry Henry is set to return!

Thierry Henry might be making a comeback to the European fields, not with boots on, but on the bench. The former coach of the French youth team, who was the unfortunate finalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics against Spain (3-5), is strongly attracting RB Leipzig's interest.

Indeed, according to several sources, the German club has already initiated serious discussions to recruit the former Arsenal captain.

RB Leipzig in search of renewal

Since his departure from the Olympic team on August 9, 2024, Henry hasn't taken up a new position. RB Leipzig, facing a challenging period in the Bundesliga, sees in him a profile capable of injecting new energy.

The aura and fame of the legendary Gunners' striker are appealing to the management, and Jürgen Klopp, recently appointed head of football at Red Bull, is said to have endorsed the idea of a collaboration with the 1998 World Cup champion.

A mixed past on the bench

However, Henry still carries a reputation as a coach searching for his footing. His stints at AS Monaco and CF Montreal remain mixed, marked by more defeats than victories.

If an agreement is reached with Leipzig, the Frenchman will finally need to confirm all the potential many have attributed to him since his transition to coaching.

Amine Jomni |

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