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Henry May Replace Wenger - Pires


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Thierry Henry could be the man to replace Arsene Wenger when he finally leaves his role asArsenal manager, according to Robert Pires.

During his 19 years at the helm, the Frenchman has guided the club to nine major honours, including the Premier League title in 2003-04 when a team including Henry and Pires went the entire league season unbeaten.

Henry is now taking his coaching badges, and Pires sees no reason why his former club and international team-mate could not succeed Wenger at the Emirates.
"Can I see Thierry Henry taking over Arsene Wenger? Yes, why not?" the Grassroot Soccer ambassador told Omnisport .
"He is working on his badges. He is involved with the U19 team at Arsenal academy. He is preparing himself step by step. He wants to get his badges.

"Question is: would Arsenal want Thierry Henry? It depends on the board, the chairman. I can see Thierry Henry, as well as Patrick Vieira. It's up to the club to prepare well for the post-Arsene era. That's crucial."

Vieira was appointed as New York City head coach earlier this week, and Pires believes the former Arsenal captain could also be in line for a return to the club at some stage in the future.

"It's a new experience and a new life for him. He will learn," Pires said. "Okay, it's MLS but you have to start your career somewhere.

"I am sure - and it's only my opinion - we will see him on Arsenal's bench.

"He was disappointed to not be given a job at Arsenal at first. But now he understands and respects the choice of the people at Arsenal. He hasn't written off the opportunity of coaching Arsenal.


"He played nine years there. He was one of the emblematic captains. He is still learning. I know him very well and I am sure that he will manage a top European team."

Pires was speaking at a Grassroot Soccer charity event to mark World AIDS Day, which was also attended by former Arsenal colleague Freddie Ljungberg.

The funds raised by the players will be spent on a range of unique sports-based partnerships in 50 countries around the world, including a community project in South Africa and Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing tournaments in.
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