Premier League club, Fulham, have appointed Álvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract following the departure of Marco Silva to S.L. Benfica.
PUNCH Online reports that Arbeloa takes charge after Silva ended his five-year spell at Craven Cottage to replace José Mourinho at Benfica.
In an interview with the club website after his appointment on Tuesday, Arbeloa expressed his delight at joining the Premier League side.
“It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London,” he said. “I feel a great sense of responsibility, and I’m deeply grateful to Mr. Shahid Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have placed in me with Fulham in the Premier League.”
Fulham chairman, Shahid Khan, said the club was impressed by the Spaniard’s ambition and commitment to youth development. Related News World Cup: Four young player award contenders ahead of quarter-finals France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way World Cup Q-final preview: France face Morocco test
