Thierry Henry Retires: Football Legend to Break Silence on TF1 Amid New Sky Sports Role
After an illustrious 20-year career, Thierry Henry has officially retired from professional football at the age of 37. The former Arsenal, Barcelona, and France star bows out having won nearly every major trophy in club and international football—though the Ballon d’Or remained the one prize that eluded him.
Henry, who announced his retirement earlier this week, has chosen to remain largely silent in the French media since making his decision. However, he is set to give his first and only French television interview this Sunday on TF1’s Téléfoot, where he will reflect on his career and the future.
The former World Cup and European Championship winner has long had a complicated relationship with the French press, and his decision to limit his media appearances in France is seen by many as a response to years of perceived criticism. Still, fans across the country will be keen to hear from the man regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of French football.
While stepping away from the pitch, Henry is already forging a new path in football media. He has signed a six-year contract with Sky Sports in the UK, where he will work as a high-profile football pundit. The deal is reportedly worth €30 million, making it one of the most lucrative media contracts ever signed by a former player—translating to €5 million annually, or over €400,000 per month.
Henry’s arrival at Sky Sports has already been heralded as a major coup, with the Frenchman expected to bring insight, charisma, and a touch of star power to the broadcaster’s Premier League coverage.
While speculation continues over whether TF1 had to offer Henry a financial incentive to secure Sunday’s appearance, one thing is certain: the French public will finally hear from their icon as he draws the curtain on a career that shaped a generation.
