Bordeaux are eying up Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as a possible replacement to current manager Vladimir Petkovic, according to The Guardian.
The French side is in freefall and are currently second from bottom in Ligue 1, leaving Petkovic in a precarious position as boss.
Petkovic is reported to be on the brink of being sacked after four straight defeats – including a 6-0 hammering against Rennes. Petkovic will need to beat Strasbourg this weekend if he has any hope of keeping his job according to the reports.
Thierry Henry has been in regular contact with Bordeaux’s President Gerard Lopez and is the club’s number one target to take over.
Thierry Henry in the Frame to Become Next Bordeaux Manager
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Thierry Henry is currently an assistant manager with Belgium after stints as a manager at Monaco and MLS side Montreal Impact.
His first spell as a manager at Monaco wasn’t a success. He won just four of his 20 games in charge and was sacked after just 15 months. The former French striker had a slightly more successful spell in the MLS before leaving due to family reasons.
A return to France may appeal to the 44-year-old. However, taking over mid-season and with Bordeaux in a relegation scrap may persuade him otherwise. Another factor could be the reluctance of Belgium to let Henry leave in a World Cup year having already rejected Everton’s approach for manager Roberto Martinez.
On the other hand, Henry may feel he has some unfinished business in France given how his time at Monaco ended.
Troubling Times for Bordeaux
It has been a troubling last few years for Bordeaux. The six-time Ligue 1 champions are one of the most successful clubs in France. However, last year they were placed into administration after its owners, investment management firm King Street, said they no longer wished to support the club financially.
Despite, staving off the threat of bankruptcy and finding new owners, Bordeaux has found troubles to seek both on and off the pitch.
According to L’Equipe, they are on track to make a 64 million euros loss by the end of the season. Not only that, performances on the pitch have been terrible. They have won just three league games all season.
Given their financial and league position, both could be a defining factor on whether Thierry Henry joins or not.
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