Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is a contender to succeed Rob Web page as the brand new Wales boss.
Web page, who led his nation to their first World Cup in 64 years, was sacked on Friday a number of months after Wales didn’t qualify for Euro 2024. His reign lasted for over three years however got here to an anticlimactic finish following disappointing pleasant losses to each Gibraltar and Slovakia in June.
Wales are usually not anticipated to hurry to seek out his alternative however the BBC has reported they’re contemplating former striker Henry as a alternative. The Frenchman is about to guide his nation’s Olympic staff in Paris this summer time after efficiently managing France’s Beneath-21 facet, however he already has ties to Wales after finding out for his teaching licenses with the Welsh FA.
If Henry is obtainable the Wales job, it is anticipated that his wage won’t be as excessive as what different nations might supply, however would equally permit him to proceed current work in punditry and media.
An appointment for Henry could be much like that of Ryan Giggs, when the nation employed a giant title however allowed him to proceed his enterprise away from the pitch.
The previous Arsenal star’s profession in administration has thus far taken him to a number of locations, main Monaco for 20 video games earlier than signing as Montreal boss. He additionally frolicked working as an assistant beneath Roberto Martinez with Belgium – together with at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
He is but to say silverware on the touchline, however picked up two Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy and a World Cup win, alongside a number of others, throughout his time as a participant.