Real Madrid reach agreement with Alvaro Arbeloa replacement
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Former Liverpool defender Alvarao Arbeloa is set to depart Real Madrid at the end of the season. Image Credits: Imago ImagesFormer Liverpool man Alvaro Arbeloa is set to depart Real Madrid at the end of the season, with his replacement now seemingly confirmed.Liverpool fans will remember Arbeloa as a dependable member of Rafael Benitez’s squad, but his latest challenge has come under a very different spotlight.Appointed as Real Madrid’s first-team coach in January following the abrupt departure of Xabi Alonso – his former Liverpool and Spain teammate – Arbeloa’s tenure has lasted barely a few months before the club decided they needed a more experienced hand at the wheel.Now, Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Jose Mourinho to take over, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal is done.Romano has reported:“Jose Mourinho back to Real Madrid, HERE WE GO!
All terms have been verbally agreed between Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid, waiting to sign all documents. Plan for initial two-year deal, JM to travel to Madrid after Real-Bilbao game.
The Special One is back.”If Mourinho does return, it would completely change the tone around the club heading into the summer. Rather than continuing with a developing coach in Arbeloa, Real Madrid would be putting their faith in a manager built for pressure, headlines and instant demands for silverware.For Arbeloa, it would be a harsh blow, but not necessarily a fatal one.His stock as a coach was built long before this senior opportunity arrived, and there will be a sense that he has simply been a victim of Madrid’s endless craving for the next blockbuster move.🚨 BREAKING: José Mourinho back to Real Madrid, HERE WE GO! 💣🤍All terms have been verbally agreed between José Mourinho and Real Madrid, waiting to sign all documents.Plan for initial two year deal, JM to travel to Madrid after Real-Bilbao game.The Special One is back. pic.twitter.com/K267WgiqjC— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 18, 2026 Alvaro Arbeloa