THIERRY HENRY was pictured hugging fans and posing for selfies as he touched down at Montreal airport this morning.
The Arsenal legend has been appointed manager of MLS side Montreal Impact and was greeted by supporters as he landed in Canada.
Thierry Henry signed autographs and posed for selfies as he touched down at Montreal airportCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Frenchman will take charge of MLS outfit Montreal ImpactCredit: AP:Associated Press
Henry was greeted by thrilled supporters as he made his way through arrivalsCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Frenchman gladly interacted with fans and was even spotted signing an Arsenal shirt.
Henry, 42, is back in the dugout following his failed stint in charge of Monaco where he was dismissed in January after just 20 games.
He has signed on a two-year-deal with the option of a third.
The Arsenal legend revealed at the start of the season he went four months without a single offer with clubs put off by his disastrous record at Monaco.
Of the 20 games Henry managed in Ligue 1, he won just four, with his side losing 11 times before he was axed with the club sitting 19th in the table.
But the former Belgium assistant manager has been handed a second chance to impress as he returns to the MLS.
Henry – who will take control of the squad in January ahead of the new campaign in March – spent five years as a player in America where he banged in 52 goals in 135 games for the New York Red Bulls.
Speaking of the move, Henry told Montreal’s website: “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.”
Montreal failed to qualify for the MLS play-offs this year after losing half of their games, but they did beat rivals Toronto in the Canadian Championship final.
Speaking of Henry’s appointment, the club’s President and CEO 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 signed Montreal merchandise for fansCredit: AP:Associated Press
The 42-year-old is hoping this managerial spell will be more successful than his last at MonacoCredit: AP:Associated Press
Henry spent five years playing in the MLS with the New York Red BullsCredit: AP:Associated Press
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