Joe Montemurro signs new Arsenal contract after guiding Gunners to top of WSL

New deal | Montemurro's contract is a reward for a fine start to life at Arsenal
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James Benge17 October 2018

Arsenal Women manager Joe Montemurro has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract at the club after firing the Gunners to the top of the WSL.

Montemurro, who was appointed to succeed Pedro Martinez Losa last November, has led Arsenal to a Continental Cup victory over Manchester City in March and established his side at WSL pace-setters this season, with a 5-0 victory at Chelsea on Sunday suggesting the Gunners could be serious contenders once more.

"I feel honoured to have signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal,” Montemurro said. "We’ve been working hard this year to reinvigorate the historic and special qualities of this team, and to implement an attractive style of football. We’re pleased that recent early season results have so far reflected the hard work.

“I’m working with some of the greatest female footballers in the world and with a top-class support staff. We have incredible support from the wider Arsenal Football Club and I’m really excited to continue my role. I feel at home here - we are one big family.”

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Head of football Raul Sanllehi added: “Joe has an outstanding track record as a manager and has made a huge impact since joining us last November. We’re delighted that Joe has signed a new long-term contract with us and look forward to working with him to take the team to future success.”

The Australian, who has won 21 out of 27 games since arriving, is a hugely popular figure within his squad. Before the season began midfielder Jordan Nobbs told Standard Sport Montemurro was “very relaxed and chilled out.

“You can tell he loves every one of us and wants to win but he understands, maybe because he has been a player, the whole off-field life, when we need a day off, when we’re a bit low.”

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