Thierry Henry is back in football management.
The Arsenal legend, who had an ill-fated spell as manager at Monaco, lasting just three months, is the new head coach of MLS side Montreal Impact.
Henry has signed a two-year deal with the Canadian club, with an option for a third year on top.
Since leaving Arsenal, Henry has worked as a pundit for sky Sports, before becoming assistant head coach for the Belgium national team.
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He has not been in the dugout since leaving Monaco in January, but now joins a league in which he played for four seasons with New York Red Bulls.
Impact president Kevin Gilmore said: “We are very pleased to announce the nomination of this soccer legend. Henry will bring a new dynamism to our club. He shares our vision of wanting to elevate this organisation by helping us achieve our goals in the field, but also outside.
“He is a competitor and a leader who has distinguished himself at the highest level throughout his career. He brings his skills with him to Montreal, a place he wants to be.”
Henry said of the move: “It’s an honour to become head coach of the Montreal Impact and return to MLS.
“It’s a league that I know well where I had a great time. Being in Quebec, in Montreal, which has a huge multicultural heritage, is something extraordinary. I have always had an eye on this club and now I am there.”
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