Aston Villa Women finally announce new manager as Robert de Pauw
Aston Villa Women have appointed Robert de Pauw as their new manager from Bayer Leverkusen, the club has announced.
The Dutchman has spent the last two seasons in Germany but has now moved to Villa Park on a three-year deal with the option of another year.
Head of Women’s Football for Villa, Lee Billiard said: “After an extremely methodical and extensive managerial search, we are delighted to welcome Robert to Aston Villa Football Club.”
This appointment comes nearly two months after Carla Ward decided to step down from her role as manager at the start of May.
Aston Villa Women announce Robert de Pauw as manager
There had been some concerns building amongst Villa fans that the recruitment process for a new manager was taking some time.
After Ward had been in the role for three years, it was going to be a tough task to replace the impact she had on the Women’s side.
The club have chosen de Pauw as the man to lead them forward with the hope of having a better season after finishing seventh last time out.
He has experienced success in the women’s game after managing FC Twente to an Eredivisie league title and cup double in 2022.
The 42-year-old has also managed as a youth coach in the Dutch FA setup, showing his ability to improve and develop young players.
The Villans will have a big summer on their hands as they look to deal with the departure of players like Olivia McLoughlin so far this transfer window.
Alisha Lehmann looks set to join Juventus as part of a deal for Douglas Luiz who is departing Aston Villa men’s side this month.
Villa Women finally have a new face in charge who can hopefully guide them forward up the WSL.
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