Arsenal Women boss Jonas Eidevall has resigned following the club’s poor start to the season.
The Gunners are currently sat sixth in the Women’s Super League (WSL) table after winning just one of their first four games of the season.
Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by reigning champions Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday to leave them already five points off early WSL leaders Manchester City.
They were also beaten 5-2 by Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League group game in Germany last week.
Eidevall, who had been with Arsenal since the summer of 2021, has now resigned, with assistant Renee Slegers assuming the role of interim head coach ahead of Wednesday’s next Champions League fixture at home to Norwegian side Valerenga.
Arsenal’s sporting director Edu 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 Renee, as she takes interim charge of the team starting with two important fixtures this week.”
Arsenal’s director of women’s football Clare Wheatley added: “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 Renee to take responsibility for the team in the interim period. The search for a new Head Coach is underway and we will make a further announcement when that process is complete.”
