Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach joins Arsenal ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Jose Jimenez, fitness coach from Bayer Leverkusen, has departed his role to join Arsenal. His arrival is part of significant changes within Arsenal's sports science and medical teams, following the departure of head of sports science Tom Allen and others. Additionally, S.C. Braga's fitness coach Antonio Gomez is also set to join Arsenal. Arsenal has also appointed Pascal De Maesschalck as the new academy manager. These moves align with a broader review of the club’s medical and performance strategies.
- •Jose Jimenez leaves Bayer Leverkusen for Arsenal.
- •Tom Allen and other staff depart Arsenal this summer.
- •Antonio Gomez from S.C. Braga will also join Arsenal.
- •Pascal De Maesschalck appointed as new academy manager.
- •Broader review ongoing of Arsenal’s medical team.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach leaves to join Arsenal
"Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach Jose Jimenez has left Bayer Leverkusen to join Arsenal, according to a report.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesSimon Collings reports that Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach...
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