Thierry Henry: I can't rule out replacing Arsene Wenger as Arsenal boss this summer
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Updated 27/03/2017 at 07:23 GMT
Thierry Henry has refused to rule out the possibility that he could replace his former mentor Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager this summer.
Arsenal's Thierry Henry of France (L) and manager Arsene Wenger, also of France, stand on the pitch after losing the Champions League final
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Wenger has not yet decided whether to take up the offer of a new two-year contract amid growing supporter disquiet over his role, and a shocking run of six defeats in nine games.
It was recently reported by the Daily Telegraph that Henry was the “favoured candidate” of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s son, Josh, who sits on the club’s board.
Henry worked with the Arsenal youth setup last season and is currently assistant to Roberto Martinez with the Belgian national side.
And the man who scored a club record 228 goals for Arsenal while working under Wenger says he doesn’t know if he is ready to take the top job at Emirates Stadium.
Henry told Canal Plus:
It doesn't depend on me, there are things to be respected, it's my club of heart but I do not have any right. My name is quoted to succeed Wenger, I hear that. But it's hard for me to talk about it - I have a lot of respect for everything the coach has done. Am I ready? I don't know and nobody knows, but I also need to learn my job.
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