Joe Montemurro, the head coach of our women’s team, will be leaving at the end of the season.
Joe has done a fantastic job over the past three years, leading us to a first Women’s Super League title in seven years in 2019, four cup finals and a Champions League quarter-final, while building a talented and competitive squad. He has also played an outstanding leadership role during the last 12 months of the pandemic, helping the club through what has been an extraordinary year.
Joe has decided to take a professional break to recharge and dedicate more time to spending with his family.
“My three-and-a-half years at Arsenal have been a fantastic adventure, the highlight of my coaching career," Joe said. "I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry on and off the pitch.
“This has been the hardest professional decision of my life, as I absolutely love this job and this club, the club I have supported all my life. I’m hugely grateful to the club for their unrelenting support during my time here and in understanding and respecting my decision.
“I’ve had a fantastic time here at Arsenal and I am proud of what we have achieved. I must thank all the fans, players, staff and the club. This club has always been a leader in women’s football and I will be cheering us on to the next level as I watch as a passionate and enduring fan.
“My focus now is helping the team to complete the season strongly and finishing as high as possible in the WSL, leaving the club in good shape for the future.”
Our chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, said: “We are all disappointed that Joe has decided to leave at the end of the season, but we fully understand his reasons.
“Joe has made a huge impact during his time with us and we look forward to building on his legacy and taking the club to more success in the future.
“The women’s game is entering an exciting new era and thanks to Joe’s outstanding work, Arsenal is well placed to be as much a force in the future as it has been in the past.”
Joe will leave the club on May 31. We will start the search for his successor immediately.
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