New Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has made a shock signing by naming Arsenal legend Thierry Henry on his coaching team.
Henry will take up his first senior coaching role after previously learning his trade at the Gunners.
The Frenchman coached Arsenal's Under 18 team before he was forced to leave his role due to Arsene Wenger's demands for Henry to leave his role as a pundit on Sky Sports.
Henry will be allowed to continue his work with Sky and join up with the Belgium national team during this season's international breaks.
The 39-year-old will team up with former Everton boss Martinez and the Spaniard's trusted assistant Graeme Jones.
Friday's surprise announcement was made as Martinez named his first senior squad since taking the Belgium job after Euro 2016.
Henry will take up his first senior coaching role after previously learning his trade at the Gunners.
The Frenchman coached Arsenal's Under 18 team before he was forced to leave his role due to Arsene Wenger's demands for Henry to leave his role as a pundit on Sky Sports.
Henry will be allowed to continue his work with Sky and join up with the Belgium national team during this season's international breaks.
The 39-year-old will team up with former Everton boss Martinez and the Spaniard's trusted assistant Graeme Jones.
Friday's surprise announcement was made as Martinez named his first senior squad since taking the Belgium job after Euro 2016.