Thierry Henry named Montreal Impact manager as Arsenal legend gets chance to impress in MLS after Monaco horror show

THIERRY HENRY has been confirmed as the new manager of MLS side Montreal Impact on a two-year deal.

The 42-year-old is back in the dugout following his failed stint in charge of Monaco where he was dismissed in January after just 20 games.

The Arsenal legend revealed at the start of the season that he went four months without a single offer with clubs put off by his disastrous record at Monaco.

Out of the 20 games Henry managed, he won just four games, with his side losing 11 times before being axed when the club were sitting in 19th spot in Ligue 1.

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 organisationby 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.”