Renée Slegers, the interim head coach of Arsenal since October 15, has finally been offered a contract and will become the ninth different permanent manager of the club.

Arsenal appoint Renee Slegers as head coach on a permanent basis after an impressive spell in charge as interim boss.

Arsenal have confirmed Renee Slegers as their permanent head coach on a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season. Slegers, 35, stepped up from her role as assistant coach to take interim charge following Jonas Eidevall’s resignation on October 15 and has since overseen 10 wins and one draw in her 11 matches in all competitions.

Arsenal defender Emily Fox has praised the "steadying force" of interim manager Renee Slegers after reigniting confidence in the side following Jonas Eidevall's departure.

Arsenal Women on Friday named Dutchwoman Renee Slegers as their permanent head coach on a contract until the end of the season after she oversaw an unbeaten run of 11 matches across all competitions.

Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Renee Slegers as their permanent manager after a successful interim period in charge. It is fair to say both parties have been somewhat unsure of each other in the build-up to this decision.

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RENEE SLEGERS HAS been appointed Arsenal head coach on a permanent basis following a “thorough recruitment process” after tremendous success in the interim role. The 35-year-old Dutchwoman stepped up in the wake of Jonas Eidevall’s departure in October and has since overseen an unbeaten run of 10 victories and one draw across all competitions.