Aston Villa Women is delighted to announce the appointment of Natalia Arroyo as its new Head Coach.
The Spaniard has put pen-to-paper on a three-and-a-half-year deal, pending visa approval.
Natalia joins from Real Sociedad having spent the previous four campaigns with the Spanish club.
In her first season she achieved a fifth-place finish in Liga F before going on to finish second in the following campaign.
In doing so, the club qualified for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
The 38-year-old’s spell at Real Sociedad ended at the completion of the 2023/24 season as she led them to an appearance in the Copa de la Reina final.
President of Football Operations, Monchi said: “We are delighted to welcome Natalia to the football club.
“Natalia impressed us with her passion for football and approach to coaching.
“We believe she has all the necessary tools to succeed at Aston Villa.”
Head of Women’s Football, Lee Billiard said: “We are familiar with Natalia’s playing style and admire her philosophy.
“After an in-depth search, Natalia has consistently stood out in meeting our requirements.
“We look forward to working with her as we continue to build the women’s programme for success.”
Natalia will take charge of the squad ahead of next weekend’s Barclays WSL fixture against Chelsea and will be supported by the existing coaching staff.
