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Renee Slegers had not played or managed beyond the group stages of the Women's Champions League before taking charge of Arsenal this season.

Just four months after being named the Gunners' head coach on a permanent basis, the 36-year-old has led the Gunners to Champions League glory for the first time in 18 years.

But how did the Dutchwoman - billed as the "next Sarina Wiegman" - rise up the ranks to become one of Europe's best young coaches?

Here's the story of Slegers - the player, the coach, and the person behind it all.

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[–] MHPengwingz@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

She's one of our own ❤️ Renée Slegers she's one of our own