Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMourinho looks set to be the next Real Madrid manager (PA)Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will not continue as Real Madrid manager next season, departing after a tumultuous four-month tenure that began in January when he replaced Xabi Alonso. During his time, he guided the 15-time European champions to a second-placed La Liga finish, despite the club ending the season trophyless after early exits from the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Arbeloa addressed speculation regarding Jose Mourinho's potential return, stating he would not work with Mourinho, who would bring his own coaching staff. He inherited a challenging situation with a fractured dressing room and internal turmoil, including a notable altercation between captain Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. Despite the difficulties, Arbeloa expressed satisfaction with his achievements and hopes for a future return to Real Madrid, which he considers his home, having been with the club for 20 years. In fullAlvaro Arbeloa confirms Real Madrid exit as Jose Mourinho nears sensational returnThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mourinho moves step closer to Real Madrid return as Arbeloa speaks out on his future
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMourinho looks set to be the next Real Madrid manager (PA)Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will not continue as Real Madrid manager next season, departing after a tumultuous four-month tenure that began in January when he replaced Xabi Alonso. During his time, he guided the 15-time European champions to a second-placed La Liga finish, despite the club ending the season trophyless after early exits from the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Arbeloa addressed speculation regarding Jose Mourinho's potential return, stating he would not work with Mourinho, who would bring his own coaching staff. He inherited a challenging situation with a fractured dressing room and internal turmoil, including a notable altercation between captain Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. Despite the difficulties, Arbeloa expressed satisfaction with his achievements and hopes for a future return to Real Madrid, which he considers his home, having been with the club for 20 years. In fullAlvaro Arbeloa confirms Real Madrid exit as Jose Mourinho nears sensational returnThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
