Thierry Henry takes up coaching job at Arsenal

Tomiwa Babalola

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has revealed that Thierry Henry has return to the Emirate stadium to take up a coaching job in the club's academy.

Henry joined Arsenal in 1999 from Juventus and scored 174 goals in his 254 appearances for the club, making him one of the all time best players in the club.

Wenger revealed late last year after the club's all-time top scorer retired from active football could take up a backroom role after bringing the curtain down on his stellar playing career.

The 37-year-old began work at the club recently with a view to earning his coaching badges, and Wenger is confident the World Cup-winning former striker's experience will benefit Arsenal's youngsters.

"Thierry Henry is making his first steps as a coach," Wenger confirmed to reporters.
"It's good for our youngsters to be coached by him. He's been here once or twice. All our former players are welcome to come back here and get their coaching badges. We're happy to have him."

Henry spent eight years at Arsenal, during which time he won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups before moving on to join Barcelona.  Goal