ARSENAL have appointed Dutchman Andries Jonker as head of their academy.
The 51-year-old, currently assistant manager at Wolfsburg in Germany’s
Bundesliga, will join the Gunners on July 1 and succeed Liam Brady in the
role.
Boss Arsene Wenger said: “I am very pleased that Andries is joining us.
“He has a big reputation in the game and was a key part of the team which
developed the structures which are now producing such strong young players
in Holland.
“I look forward to working with him. I would also like to thank Liam for his
work which has been outstanding over many years.”
Jonker has previously worked as Holland Under-21 and Under-15 coach, as well
as technical manager for the Dutch FA.
He was also assistant coach to Louis van Gaal at Barcelona and Bayern Munich,
where he had a spell as interim head coach.
Arsenal have long been renowned for nurturing young talent and the club hope
Jonker will build on Brady’s work.
Gunners chief executive Ivan Gazidis added: “Youth development is a key part
of our philosophy at Arsenal and I am delighted that Andries is joining us.
“He has an outstanding track record in developing and identifying young
players and creating systems to bring the best out of them.
“I know he will build on the tremendous work which has been done by Liam and
his team over many years.”