Fulham Hires Alvaro Arbeloa as Coach After Departure From Real Madrid
The former Real Madrid defender takes over after Marco Silva stepped down, with Fulham finishing 11th last season and missing Europe by one point.
- On Tuesday, Fulham confirmed the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach on a three-year deal, securing the former Spain international through the summer of 2029.
- Arbeloa replaces Marco Silva, who stepped down after last season having guided Fulham to 11th in the Premier League before joining Portuguese giants Benfica.
- His only previous managerial experience was a six-month stint at Real Madrid, where he took charge in January after the club sacked Xabi Alonso.
- Fulham owner Shahid Khan said Arbeloa "built an exceptional case" during June interviews, highlighting his decorated playing career at Liverpool and West Ham.
- Pre-Season training begins next week, with Arbeloa set to face Chelsea and manager Alonso in his first Premier League match.
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The two former Real Madrid coaches will face off next season in one of the London derbies.
The Toronto Star
Fulham hires Alvaro Arbeloa as coach after departure from Real Madrid
LONDON (AP) — Fulham hired Alvaro Arbeloa as manager in an overnight announcement Wednesday that completed a coaching merry-go-round involving Real Madrid and Benfica.
After closing his brief but intense stage on the bench of the first team of Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa already has a new destination . The salmantino will join the legion of Spanish coaches that this year will teach chair in the English Premier League, after Fulham announced in the early morning of Tuesday to Wednesday his signing.«The club is pleased to announce the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the new coach of Fulham . The 43-year-old tec…
The 43-year-old Spanish defender, World Champion 2010, has signed a three-year contract with the English club.
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