Arsenal’s youth academy manager, Andries Jonker, has confirmed that Thierry Henry is now working with the club’s under-18 players on a regular basis.
Arsenal legend is currently working hard to get a UEFA B coaching licence under the guidance of the Welsh FA back in January.
Confirming the news, Jonkers said,
“Thierry has started his courses to become a coach. He started last year at Hale End and now he has asked for the possibility to stay with the under-18s five days a week during the whole week. Of course, we allow him.
“He’s very motivated, he’s here at eight in the morning and leaving late in the afternoon. I’ll involve him in the youth league staff as well.”
Earlier this week Henry revealed why he is interested in working with young players
He said,
“Basically I’m trying to give back what I’ve learned, you know advice.” he told Arsenal Player.
“Also I’m trying to learn; how do you prepare a session? How do you coach? How do you conduct yourself as a coach?
“It’s not that easy, but obviously being around those kids, I see myself when I was their [age] too. I would have loved a guy to explain some stuff to me and make sure I can take that on board. That’s what I’m trying to do.
“I can talk about the game forever, I’m pretty boring like that sometimes. That’s the aim of it. I’m more than happy to be around here [London Colney] and hopefully what I say to the kids will help them.”