Henry steps down as France U-21 boss

Thierry Henry has re­signed from his position as France Under-21s manag­er after leading his country to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.

The 47-year-old signed a two-year deal to manage the side in 2023.

Henry led the under-23 side on home turf at the Paris Games, where France lost the final 5-3 to Spain in extra time.

The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker’s contract had been due to run until after next year’s European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia, but Henry has decided to step away from the role.

The France Football Federation said it “ob­viously regrets” Henry’s decision, adding that he had “achieved the objec­tives set for him.”

Henry won four of his six matches in charge of the under-21s, also winning eight of his 11 games in charge of the Olympic team which included strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Jean-Philippe Mateta as overage players.

France finished top of their group following wins over the USA, Guinea and New Zealand, beating Argentina and Egypt in the knockout stages before their final defeat by Spain.

Henry won 123 caps for France during his playing ca­reer, scoring 51 times.- BBC

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