Why Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is set to REJECT offer to become Julian Nagelsmann’s assistant manager at PSG
ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry is set to REJECT the chance to become Julian Nagelsmann’s assistant manager at Paris Saint-Germain.
The Frenchman reportedly entered advanced talks with the Ligue 1 Champions earlier this week.
However, according to Foot Mercato, he is now reluctant to take the job.
Henry would prefer to spend more time in England, where his family live.
Le Parisien also report that the Arsenal icon wants to take the next step in his managerial career, meaning he is looking to become a head coach rather than an assistant.
Having spent a year working with Roberto Martinez for the Belgium national team, Henry now believes he is ready to transition back into a main managerial role following unsuccessful spells with Monaco and Montreal respectively.
Despite Henry’s reluctance to take the job, PSG still want Nagelsmann to become the club’s next permanent first-team manager.
The Parisians sacked Christophe Galtier on Tuesday, just three days after winning an 11th Ligue 1 title.
They are now said to be on the verge of appointing Nagelsmann on a permanent basis.
Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich in March after the Reds slipped behind Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga table.
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He was then replaced by ex-PSG boss Thomas Tuchel.
The 35-year-old was linked with the Chelsea and Tottenham jobs earlier this summer following his Bayern Munich departure.
But following initial talks, both London clubs distanced themselves from him.