Thierry Henry has resigned as manager of France’s Under-21 team after leading the country to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.
The 47-year-old, who signed a two-year contract in 2023, guided the under-23 side on home turf during the Paris Games, where France lost 5-3 to Spain in the final after extra time.
Henry’s contract was originally set to run until after the 2025 European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia, but he has opted to step down early. Reflecting on his time in charge, Henry expressed pride in his achievements, particularly the Olympic silver medal, calling it “one of the greatest prides of my life.”
The France Football Federation expressed regret over Henry’s decision but acknowledged that he had met the objectives set for him. Under his leadership, the team won four out of six matches in the Under-21s and eight of 11 games in the Olympic tournament.
Henry, a legendary former player for Arsenal and Barcelona, earned 123 caps for France and scored 51 goals during his international career.