Arbeloa was appointed Fulham coach after leaving Real Madrid

According to Soccernews.

Why this is important

Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as Fulham coach marks an important transformation for this team in the Premier League context. After Marco Silva left, Fulham needed an experienced coach to maintain and develop the successes they had achieved. Arbeloa, with a wealth of experience at Real Madrid, can bring newness and strategy to Fulham next season.

Main point

• Arbeloa was appointed Fulham coach after leaving Real Madrid.
• Alvaro Arbeloa has officially become the new coach of Fulham, after going through a challenging season at Real Madrid without any titles.
• Arbeloa announced as Fulham boss after Real Madrid exit.

Fulham has announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa, former Real Madrid coach, as the team's new head coach after Marco Silva left Craven Cottage. Arbeloa has signed a three-year contract with Fulham after confirming his departure from Los Blancos at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 43-year-old coach replaced Xabi Alonso at Madrid in January and has enjoyed an impressive record of 18 wins from 28 matches in all competitions (D2 L8), but has failed to win any trophies. Real Madrid finished the season in second place in La Liga, behind rival Barcelona, ​​while being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Arbeloa's time at Madrid was marred by many off-the-field issues, with standout players such as Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni always in the spotlight. However, Arbeloa is now excited about the opportunity to manage Fulham in the Premier League and build on the strong foundations laid by Silva, who is now in charge of Benfica.

"It is a truly great honor for me to begin this new phase at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London," Arbeloa said on the club's website. "I feel a great responsibility and I am very grateful to Mr Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have shown in me at Fulham in the Premier League. I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with the Fulham fans and starting the season with the players next week. I am confident we will have a great journey together."

Arbeloa's first match as full-time manager will be at home against local rivals Chelsea, who are coached by Alonso, on August 24. Fulham finished 11th in the Premier League last season under Silva's leadership, with the same number of points as 10th-placed Chelsea and just one point off the Conference League spot.

What happens next

Arbeloa will start his work at Fulham immediately, with the goal of preparing for the upcoming Premier League season. He will need to quickly get used to Fulham's squad and playing style to ensure the team has a good start. The expectations from the fans will be huge, and Arbeloa will have to prove his abilities in a fiercely competitive environment like the Premier League.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new coach of Fulham?

Alvaro Arbeloa was appointed as the new head coach of Fulham.

When is Arbeloa's first match against Fulham and against whom?

Arbeloa's first match with Fulham will take place at home against Chelsea.

Where did Marco Silva leave Fulham?

Marco Silva has left Fulham to lead Benfica.

Where does Real Madrid finish the season?

Real Madrid ended the season in second place in La Liga.

What was Arbeloa's record at Real Madrid?

Arbeloa has had 18 wins out of 28 matches in all competitions at Real Madrid.

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