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Jonas Eidevall succeeds Joe Montemurro as the new manager of the women's team

Arsenal have announced the appointment of Jonas Eidevall as the new head coach of their women's team.

The 38-year-old Swede joins the Gunners from Rosengard, succeeding Joe Montemurro.

Eidevall told Arsenal's website: 'I feel honoured to be taking this role. Arsenal have a rich history, more successful than any other women's team in England. I want to add to these honours.

Jonas Eidevall enjoyed plenty of success at Rosengrad, winning the Swedish Cup in 2018 before securing the league title in 2019

Jonas Eidevall enjoyed plenty of success at Rosengrad, winning the Swedish Cup in 2018 before securing the league title in 2019

'It's super important that we win, and we will be very ambitious about that, but it's even more important that we live the values and defend the club badge on a day-to-day basis.