Jonas Eidevall had been the manager of the Arsenal women's team since June 2021(Image: Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal release huge statement as head coach resigns with Edu feelings crystal clear

Arsenal Women's head coach Jonas Eidevall has resigned from his position and the club has begun searching for his replacement

15 Oct 2024, 09:38 by Tom Canton · football.london

Arsenal have seen head coach Jonas Eidevall resign more than three years in charge of the women’s team.

Despite qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League this season, after failing to do so in the previous campaign, a poor start to the Women’s Super League has seen the Swedish coach decide to move on.

Arsenal opened the season with a 2-2 draw to Manchester City which saw former forward Vivienne Miedema score the equaliser. However big defeats to Bayern Munich and Chelsea alongside a disappointing draw to Everton at home has seen the mood drop and lead therefore to this decision.

Renée Slegers will take charge of the team on an interim basis. Sporting Director Edu Gaspar said: “We thank Jonas for his commitment to the club and achievements here since joining us in 2021.

“We have great respect for the dedication and commitment he showed to our women’s first team and recognise the role he has played in the growth and development of Arsenal Women. We all wish him the very best for the future.

“Our focus will now turn to the process of appointing a new Head Coach, and in the meantime, supporting Renée, as she takes interim charge of the team starting with two important fixtures this week.”

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to Jonas for his hard work and dedication to Arsenal Football Club over the past three years. Jonas has brought us back-to-back trophies in the last two seasons, together with many memorable moments on the pitch.

“We wish Jonas and his family the best of health, happiness and success for the future. We have full confidence in Renée to take responsibility for the team in the interim period."

The club has confirmed that they are now on the lookout for a new head coach. An announcement will be made as soon as possible.

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