Arsenal Women’s head coach Jonas Eidevall has resigned, following the team’s challenging start to the 2024-25 Women’s Super League (WSL) season, where they have won only one of their first four matches and currently sit sixth in the league.
Assistant coach Renee Slegers will step in as interim head coach.
“We thank Jonas for his commitment to the club and achievements here since joining us in 2021,” sporting director Edu said.
“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.”
Eidevall extended his contract with Arsenal for three years last October, following consecutive top-three finishes in the WSL and winning the Women’s League Cup in the past two seasons.
However, under his leadership, Arsenal failed to secure a win in their last three matches, with one draw and two defeats.
The team faced a heavy 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by a 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea just three days later.
“Our focus will now turn to the process of appointing a new head coach, and in the meantime, supporting Renee [Slegers], as she takes interim charge of the team starting with two important fixtures this week,” Edu added.
Sleger’s first match comes on Wednesday when Norwegian club Valerenga visit in the Champions League.
Arsenal then make the short trip to London rivals West Ham, who are 11th and yet to win in the WSL this season.
“Jonas has brought us back-to-back trophies in the last two seasons, together with many memorable moments on the pitch,” director of women’s football Clare Wheatley said.
“We have full confidence in Renee to take responsibility for the team in the interim period.”
More to follow.