Former Arsenal women’s mentor Joe Montemurro has been appointed coach of the A-League All-Stars women’s team facing the Gunners in Melbourne next month.
Montemurro, 54, guided the fortunes of Arsenal’s female side between 2017 and 2021, leading them to an English Women’s Super League title and a League Cup crown.
He then moved to Italy to take charge of Juventus’ women’s team. During Montemurro’s tenure, which ended last month, the club won a Serie A title, two Italian Cups and two Italian Supercups.
Ex-Gunners boss to take charge of All-Stars women
“I wish to thank the A-League team for including me as part of this historic event,” said Victoria-born Montemurro, who also coached the Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City women’s teams before moving to Europe.
Montemurro’s coaching staff will include Central Coast Mariners mentor Emily Husband and Western United boss Kat Smith.
The Arsenal side for the May 24 clash at Marvel Stadium is expected to include Matildas trio Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Melbourne Victory’s Alex Chidiac and Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson were this week named as the first two players in Montemurro’s squad.
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