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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlvaro Arbeloa left Real Madrid at the end of the season (Nick Potts/PA)Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as the new manager of Fulham Football Club. He succeeds Marco Silva, who left Craven Cottage at the end of his contract to join Benfica. Arbeloa returns to the Premier League, having previously played for Liverpool and West Ham during his career. His appointment follows a turbulent, trophyless season at Real Madrid, where he was previously head coach. Fulham co-owner Shahid Khan expressed confidence in Arbeloa, citing his ambition and experience within top football clubs. In fullAlvaro Arbeloa appointed Fulham manager after Real Madrid exitMore bulletinsThank 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