Arsenal Women have given manager Jonas Eidevall a new long-term contract, in a show of faith after a difficult start to the new season.
The Gunners crashed out of the Champions League in the qualifying stage and suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL campaign.
But Arsenal have handed Eidevall a new deal in what sporting director Edu says is “an important sign of our renewed commitment to the journey ahead”.
Eidevall said: “I’m full of pride to have signed a new contract with this football club. I’m aware of the huge privilege and responsibility that comes along with my role at Arsenal.
“This is a special place with a special group of players and staff and we all believe there is a great future ahead of us here, so I am delighted to have agreed a new deal.”
Eidevall took over in 2021 and led Arsenal to the Champions League semi-finals and League Cup success last season. He said: “We’ve made great progress on and off the pitch over the last couple of years and we are all working hard to continue that growth every single day.
“Our ambition is to be competing for the highest honours in women’s football consistently and we all believe we are capable of achieving that.
“I’d also like to say a special thank you to our supporters. From the moment I arrived, I’ve felt your warm support and it means the world. Home or away, our supporters never fall short – to represent this club, this community, is an honour. Together, we can achieve so much.”
Arsenal sporting director Edu said: “We’re delighted to have agreed a new contract with Jonas. This is an exciting time for our women’s first team as we approach a new season and this announcement is an important sign of our renewed commitment to the journey ahead.
“As a club, our aim is to be challenging at the top of the game and Jonas will play a key role in us achieving that.”
Arsenal head of women’s football Clare Wheatley said: “Jonas is a crucial part of what we are building here at Arsenal and we’re very pleased to say he has signed a new deal with us.
“He has overseen real progress since joining us in 2021, winning his first silverware and guiding us to the semi-finals of the Champions League last year. Jonas shares our ambitions for our club and we are looking forward to working towards them together over the next three years.”
