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Thierry Henry: Arsenal legend leaves role as CF Montréal head coach to return to London

<p>Exit: Thierry Henry has left his role as CF Montréal boss</p> (Getty Images)

Exit: Thierry Henry has left his role as CF Montréal boss

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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has stepped down as head coach of MLS side CF Montréal for family reasons.

The Frenchman had been in charge of Montréal since November 2019 but has now left his post.

Henry - who had recently been linked with the Bournemouth job - explained the decision was “extremely difficult”, however due to the Covid-19 pandemic he has been unable to see his children.

That was looking unlikely to change in the near future and the 43-year-old has now decided to walk away from Montreal to return to London.

“It is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to take this decision,” said Henry on Thursday.

“The last year has been an extremely difficult one for me personally. Due to the worldwide pandemic, I was unable to see my children.

“Unfortunately due to the ongoing restrictions and the fact that we will have to relocate to the US again for several months will be no different.

“The separation is too much of a strain for me and my kids. Therefore, it is with much sadness that I must take the decision to return to London and leave CF Montréal.

“I would like to thank the fans, players and all the staff of this Club that have made me feel so welcome.

“I would also like to thank Kevin Gilmore, Olivier Renard and of course Joey and all of the Saputo family for giving me this wonderful opportunity.

“We had an impossible year together and to make the playoffs with this group of people is an experience that I will never forget. Thank you all for being there on this journey and I wish you all the success for the future.”

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