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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms departure
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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms departure

BBC Sport · May 22, 2026, 11:45 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Alvaro Arbeloa played for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2016
  • Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.
  • The 43-year-old was promoted from his role leading Real Madrid B in January, replacing former Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso, and will now depart the club after a trophyless season.

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Alvaro Arbeloa played for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2016

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.

The 43-year-old was promoted from his role leading Real Madrid B in January, replacing former Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso, and will now depart the club after a trophyless season.

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