Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he will leave role after poor season
Alvaro Arbeloa has announced he will step down as coach of Real Madrid after a disappointing season without any trophies. He confirmed that he will not be part of the coaching staff if Jose Mourinho returns to the club. Arbeloa expressed hope that his departure is not permanent, as he has a long-standing connection with the team.
- ▪Alvaro Arbeloa will leave his position as Real Madrid coach at the end of the season.
- ▪He confirmed he will not work with Jose Mourinho if he returns as head coach.
- ▪Arbeloa has been with Real Madrid in various roles for 20 years.
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Sport|FootballReal Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he will leave role after poor seasonArbeloa says he will not be coaching the team next season, amid reports that Jose Mourinho is returning to the club.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoArbeloa looks on before a La Liga game against Sevilla on May 17, 2026 [Fran Santiago/Getty Images]By AFPPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophy-less season.“Yes,” Arbeloa said at a news conference on Friday when asked to confirm that he would not be coaching the team next season, amid widespread reports that veteran manager Jose Mourinho is returning to the…
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