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Thierry Henry offered Arsenal role: Deal could see Mikel Arteta snub Man City
THIERRY HENRY could join up with Mikel Arteta as part of Arsenal's new-look backroom staff this summer, according to reports.
Arteta and Henry (right) could join Arsenal's coaching staff this summer
Arsenal legend Henry, 38, has been taking sessions at the club's academy as part of his work towards his UEFA coaching badges.
And the Daily Mail claim he will be offered a fixed role at the club ahead of the new season.
According to the report, Arsenal have lined up Henry to be their new Under 18s coach.
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The 34-year-old's contract expires this summer and while Arsenal are unwilling to offer him an extension they are hopeful of keeping him at the club in come capacity.
City have targeted Arteta as part of their restructuring, with Pep Guardiola coming in from Bayern Munich to manage the squad next season.
As for Arsenal, head of academy Andries Jonker is reportedly set to leave the club, following the departures of coach Frans de Kat and Under 16s coach Jan van Loon.
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