Arsenal Manager Resigns After Poor Start

Arsenal Football club on Tuesday confirmed that Jonas Eidevall has resigned from his position as Head Coach of its women’s first team and leaves with immediate effect.

Naija News reports that Jonas joined Arsenal in June 2021 from FC Rosengard in Sweden, winning two FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup titles during three full seasons with the team.

Arsenal Women also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League – in 2022/23 – for the first time in ten years during Jonas’ tenure in north London.

The club disclosed that First Team Assistant Coach Renée Slegers will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach.

Speaking to the club’s website, Arsenal’s 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.”

Arsenal’s search for a new Head Coach is underway and the club will make further announcement when that process is complete.

Naija News reports that Arsenal Women have started the 2024-2025 season in poor form. They have lost to Chelsea at home in the WSL and Bayern Munich in the Champions League.