The reason why Thierry Henry is leaving the French U21 team

The Bleuets coach announced: his resignation from his position as coach.

He is the great architect of the silver medal of the French team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Thierry Henry, former world champion 98, was unanimous in creating a team worthy of the name that allowed the Bleuets to shine. But to everyone's surprise this Monday, August 19, the Frenchman decided to present his resignation, citing “personal reasons” according to the press release of the 3F. Having arrived at the head of the French espoir team almost a year ago to the day, on August 21, 2023, Thierry Henry's main objective was this Olympic adventure.

"I would like to thank the FFF and President Philippe Diallo, who offered me this incredible opportunity, reacts Thierry Henry in the press release. Winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games for my country will remain one of the proudest moments of my life. I am incredibly grateful to the federation, the players, the staff and the fans who allowed me to live a magical experience.” The press release also stated that the 3F president ” will launch in the next few days the process of designating the new coach of the “France espoir team”

“We obviously regret this decision because Thierry Henry was able to achieve the objectives that had been set for him by winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, 40 years after the Olympic medal in Los Angeles. Having followed him throughout this campaign, I was able to discover his great professionalism, his rigor and his love of the blue jersey. We wish him good luck for the rest of his career,” launched the FFF for its part.