Thierry Henry is set to kick on with his coaching career despite quitting his role at Arsenal.
The Frenchman has opted out of his academy job with the Gunners after being delivered an ultimatum by manager Arsene Wenger.
Wenger wanted Henry to quit his punditry role at Sky Sports and take up a full-time job with Arsenal's youth setup, where he would have become assistant for the U18 team.
However, Henry is not keen to give up his £4million-a-year gig at Sky and has informed Wenger that he will no longer continue to coach his beloved North Londoners.
The Sun is reporting that Watford and West Ham United are two clubs keen to get Henry on board while allowing him to impart his expertise on the TV.
Arsenal's all-time leading scorer confirmed his decision on Twitter, thanking the Gunners for their time and wishing them the very best.
I would like to thank Andries Jonker for offering me the chance to coach the U18's @arsenal, which I was honoured to accept. However .../ctd
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) July 12, 2016
/ctd... I respect Arsène Wenger's decision and I want to wish their manager Kwame Ampadu, the boys and .../ctd
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) July 12, 2016
/ctd... everyone at the club all the best for the forthcoming season.
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) July 12, 2016