Arjan Veurink to Take Over as Netherlands Women's Head Coach After UEFA Euros 2023 England Women’s assistant coach Arjan Veurink will leave his current position after the 2023 UEFA Women’s European Championship to become the new head coach of the Netherlands Women’s national team, the Football Association (FA) announced on Tuesday. Veurink, 38, will succeed Andries Jonker, who has been in charge of the Netherlands Women's team since 2022. The Dutchman returns to his roots, having previously served as an assistant coach for the Netherlands from 2017 to 2021. His success with the Dutch national team during that time, including winning the 2017 UEFA Women’s Euro alongside Sarina Wiegman, set the stage for his return. Following his tenure with the Netherlands, Veurink joined England in 2021 as part of Wiegman’s staff. Together, they have led the Lionesses to extraordinary achievements. Veurink played an instrumental role in England’s victorious 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro campaign, where they triumphed on home soil, and the team’s subsequent victory in the inaugural Women’s Finalissima in 2023. He also contributed to England’s runners-up finish at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, further solidifying his reputation as a top-tier coach. The FA acknowledged Veurink’s important contributions to the England team, emphasizing his ongoing commitment to the squad. “Veurink continues to be a highly valued and respected member of Sarina Wiegman’s team, and his complete focus remains on the current UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign and the summer’s European Championship in Switzerland,” the FA statement read. The UEFA Women’s Euro 2023 is scheduled to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27. England, the defending champions, will open their tournament against France on July 5. Veurink, as part of Wiegman’s staff, will continue to assist the team throughout the tournament, which will be his final major competition with England before transitioning to his new role with the Netherlands. Veurink’s move marks the next step in his impressive coaching career. His return to the Netherlands signals his deep connection with the national program, and he is expected to continue the country’s strong tradition in women’s football. As a coach who has already proven his worth with both the Netherlands and England, his leadership will be closely watched as he takes charge of the Dutch squad in the future. While Veurink’s time with England comes to an end, his legacy as part of one of the most successful periods in the Lionesses’ history remains firmly intact. His imminent departure is a testament to his accomplishments in the world of women’s football, where his journey is far from over.