Wales targets Thierry Henry as their next manager

Thierry Henry has emerged as a top contender to be named as the next manager of Wales. The team is currently without an official head coach after Rob Page was fired last week. Page previously held the position for about three-and-a-half years. However, the move was made after Wales disappointingly failed to qualify for Euro 2024 and then suffered a 4-0 defeat to Slovakia in a recent friendly.

According to the BBC, Wales will take their time in naming a new manager. Patience regarding the situation makes sense as the Dragons do not play again for over two months. Wales is next set to host Turkey in a UEFA Nations League matchup in Cardiff on September 6th.

The aforementioned news source also claims that Wales wants to make a major splash in their coaching search. Wales made a similar decision when it brought in Ryan Giggs in 2018. After enduring a slow start, the former Manchester United star guided the team to an unbeaten run in 2019. Nevertheless, Giggs stepped away from the position after facing charges of assault.

Thierry Henry supposedly has links to Wales team executive

Henry would seemingly be a significant signing for Wales. After all, the former striker was one of the best players of his entire generation. The Frenchman made a name for himself at Arsenal, as he collected two Premier League titles while becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer. He later won two LaLiga trophies and the Champions League with Barcelona before moving on to New York Red Bulls.

Following his retirement from the pitch, Henry transitioned to a dual role as coach and media personality. He currently splits his time between coaching France’s U21/23s and being a key figure at CBS Sports. The former forward is part of a popular crew including Kate Abdo and Micah Richards that covers the Champions League.

Former Wales striker Robert Earnshaw has claimed that his former national team targeting Henry makes sense. “I spent some time with Thierry on the…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-06-25 16:22:38

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