Thierry Henry has agreed a deal to replace Leonardo Jardim and become Monaco's new manager, according to Sky sources.
Jardim was sacked earlier this week with Monaco - who reached the Champions League semi-finals and won Ligue 1 in 2016/17 - languishing in 18th place with just one win from their opening nine matches.
The move will be Henry's first into management, and will see him leave his role as a member of Roberto Martinez's backroom staff with Belgium.
The former Arsenal and France forward was linked with the Aston Villa job following Steve Bruce's sacking last week, but that job eventually went to Dean Smith.
Henry will be returning to familiar surroundings at Monaco, having begun his professional playing career with the principality side.
He left his role as a pundit with Sky Sports in the summer, saying he wanted to focus on his ambition of becoming a manager.
Segumban
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Why Thierry are you leaving red devils? What are you going to do in Monaco? You will not earn more money than with our red devils. We will miss you, you were fine here. The Belgians have accepted you. Who will replace you now? Can you be back, I hope ❤
prosperoa
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Another Barcelona legend goes into coaching 👏👏👏👏
FootbaLLLLover⚽⚽⚽
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Monaco are back with Thierry Henry . They won't sell any great player .🎖️🎖️🎖️🔥🔥🔥
comradeugwu
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I can't wait for Monaco to unveil this young coach that many club have gone for deal but couldn't reach agreement!! Martinez if ur the One holding him back plz allow him to go and pursue his coaching career.
royalb
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Once a legend, always a legend. You can be the next Zidane by ending PSG domain....
Ascis
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All the best to Henry on his new endeavour. Whether he succeeds or not only time will tell. The fact that he has taken this daunting challenge is victory in itself. Carpe diem Henry and prove you are a born winner champ!
swagchicken
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Played at Monaco Coached Monaco in both he will be successful