ARSENAL WOMEN have announced the departure of head coach Jonas Eidevall.
The 41-year-old leaves following a poor start to the season, with Arsenal sixth in the Women’s Super League table.
Fans were left furious last week after the Gunners suffered a 5-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
And matters were made worse on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
Eidevall was booed at the full-time whistle, with thousands of fans expressing their discontent.
One person even created a giant P45 to wave in the stands, while another wrote ‘Jonas Out’ in bold letters on Hornsey Road.
Assistant coach Renée Slegers will take charge of the Gunners as interim boss while a full-time replacement is appointed.
Arsenal 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.”
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Clare Wheatley, the club’s director of women’s football, went on to add: “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 return to Champions League action on Wednesday when they face Norwegian side Vålerenga.
The Gunners then face West Ham on Saturday.
