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Thierry Henry promoted to Belgium’s assistant coach

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6 years ago

August 31, 2018

Belgium on Friday promoted Thierry Henry to the number two job with the national side , just days after the Arsenal and France great turned down the manager ’ s job at Bordeaux .
The 41 – year – old , who helped manager Roberto Martinez steer the Red Devils to third place at the World Cup in Russia , rebuffed the six -time French champions citing “ uncertainty ” behind the scenes at the club .

Henry , the all – time leading goalscorer for both Arsenal and France , takes over from Graeme Jones who left the Belgian set- up to join the staff at second – tier English side West Bromwich Albion .
As forwards coach , Henry played a major role in guiding a talented Belgian side to the World Cup semi – final where they were edged out by eventual winners France .

“ We are delighted that he has decided to stay with the Red Devils , and to stay with what we started in the World Cup in Russia , a very important moment for us , ” Martinez told a news conference .

Henry juggled his role with Belgium with extensive TV punditry in Britain , but former Swansea, Wigan and Everton boss Martinez said the Frenchman would now focus on his coaching duties .

“ We are looking forward to welcome him back , now he is going to have a bigger role in terms of his contribution on a daily basis, because now he is going to full time in the structure of the Belgian federation , ” the Spaniard said .

( AFP )