When Didier Deschamps' future was uncertain, Thierry Henry's name wasn't the first to come up. Without the experience or prestige of his former captain in the "Bleus" or Zinedine Zidane, Henry was not considered to lead the French national team. However, after his stints with Montreal and a brief period with Monaco, the former striker took charge of the French Olympic team with the mission of preparing them for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Nearly a year into his appointment, Henry has overcome challenges related to the availability and demands of his players, managing to unify the team and lead them to the Olympic final. The extra-time victory against Egypt (3-1) solidified Henry as the central figure of this project, proving to be an inspiring and effective coach. This success raises an important question: could Henry be the ideal successor to Deschamps?

In an interview with RMC, Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation (FFF), did not rule out the option of Henry succeeding Deschamps but remained cautious. "Let's not rush. When I appointed Thierry Henry to this position, some doubted due to his previous experience. I had confidence in him, and he is proving his worth," Diallo stated, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the Olympic goal. "We still have a gold medal to win."

Diallo outlined a clear roadmap, a path with defined milestones to validate the development and competencies of a young but promising coach. He also reminded that Didier Deschamps is contracted until the end of the 2026 World Cup, and over these next two years, he hopes to see Henry continue gaining experience to be ready when the time comes.