Joseph Montemurro joins us from Melbourne City FC to take over as Manager of Arsenal Women.

Joe has an outstanding track record. In his first season with Melbourne City Women, he led them to an unbeaten championship winning campaign in 2015/16. The side repeated the achievement in 2016/17, winning back to back championships under his management.

Joe holds a UEFA Pro License qualification and a Masters Degree in Sports Coaching.

He said: "I feel honoured and humbled to join Arsenal. I’m excited by the challenge and I am really looking forward to working with the talented staff and players at this great club.”

Joe has worked with many world class players including Arsenal star Kim Little, who played for Joe in Australia. She said, “Joe is a great manager. I really enjoyed working with him previously and I think that he has the qualities that we need to help us achieve our goals, and ultimately win more trophies.”

This appointment is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.