Renée Slegers Named Arsenal Women’s Permanent Head Coach After Unbeaten Interim Run

The 35-year-old Dutch coach has signed a contract through 2026 after revitalizing Arsenal’s season with an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak.

Renée Slegers has been appointed as Arsenal Women’s permanent head coach on a contract lasting until the end of the 2025-26 season, with an option for an additional year.
Slegers led Arsenal to 10 wins and 1 draw during her interim period, including topping their UEFA Women’s Champions League group and climbing into the Women’s Super League top three.
Her appointment follows a four-month recruitment process during which Slegers emerged as the standout candidate, despite initial uncertainty from both the club and herself about the role.
Slegers becomes Arsenal’s first female head coach since 2014 and has been credited with fostering unity among players, staff, and fans following a turbulent start to the season under her predecessor Jonas Eidevall.
Arsenal’s director of women’s football, Clare Wheatley, praised Slegers for her leadership and results, expressing confidence in her ability to guide the team to future success and trophies.