Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Football London
Football London
Sport
Josh Holland

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry 'keen' on USMNT job after turning down France job

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is reportedly keen on the USMNT head coach role after turning down the chance to manage France women's national team.

Henry, who scored 51 goals for Les Bleus, has previous in the U.S after playing and coaching in Major League Soccer. He played for New York Red Bulls towards the end of his career before briefly managing CF Montreal in 2020.

The news comes after French federation (FFF) committee member Jean-Michel Aulas said Henry had turned down the possibility of replacing Corrine Diacre. "I personally asked [Henry] the question, but the response was not positive," he told Le Figaro.

READ MORE: Chelsea sent reassuring Christian Pulisic injury message as USMNT confirm Nations League plan

"He was obviously very flattered that he was asked. We did it because we were told he might be interested. But it will not be Thierry Henry. I think he is moving on to other projects."

And that project could be managing Christian Pulisic and co. According to ESPN, who claim sources have claimed the 45-year-old is eager to replace Berhalter as head coach.

Berhalter left the role following the nation's exit at the World Cup. However, US Soccer said this week that he remained a candidate to return to the position after an investigation into allegations of domestic violence concluded.

Henry has already suggested his openness to taking over the USA side. Speaking to CBS, he said: "Do I know the players? Yeah, I do know the players. Do I know the league? Yeah, I do know the league.

"Would I want to be a manager at any level? Yes, of course. That is one of the things that I would like to do."

READ NEXT:

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke strikes 'blockbuster' deal

Latest Arsenal injury news as two miss Sporting CP and Mikel Arteta confirms Eddie Nketiah blow

Stan Kroenke can raise £53.3m for Arsenal transfer plan by completing seven summer deals

Arsenal transfer hope revealed as manager outlines clear wish

Folarin Balogun Arsenal transfer could accelerate major USMNT decision

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.