Arsenal Bid Farewell to Head Coach Joe Montemurro
A Season of Change for the Gunners
Joe Montemurro Will Leave His Role at the End of the 2020/21 Season
It was announced on Wednesday that Joe Montemurro will leave his role as head coach at the end of the 2020/21 season. Montemurro has been in charge of Arsenal since 2017 and has led the team to two Women's Super League titles and one Women's FA Cup. He will be replaced by Jonas Eidevall, who is currently the head coach of Rosengård in Sweden.
Our Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham Has Nothing But Positive Words to Say
In a statement on the club's website, Venkatesham said: "Joe has been an exceptional coach and leader during his time at Arsenal. He has helped us to achieve great success and has played a major role in the development of our women's team. We are very grateful for his contribution to the club and we wish him all the best for the future."
The Process to Find Joe's Replacement
The search for Montemurro's replacement is already underway. Venkatesham said that the club will "take our time" to find the right person. He added: "We want to make sure that we find a coach who can continue to build on the success that Joe has achieved."
Montemurro's departure is a significant moment for Arsenal Women. He has been a hugely successful coach and his departure will leave a big hole to fill. However, the club is confident that they can find a suitable replacement and continue to challenge for trophies in the coming years.
Conclusion
Joe Montemurro's time at Arsenal has come to an end. He leaves the club as a legend, having won two WSL titles and one FA Cup. He will be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in Arsenal Women's history. We wish him all the best for the future.
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