Real Madrid head coach Arbeloa confirms departure
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has announced his departure from the club at the end of the season. He will be succeeded by Jose Mourinho, who is currently in negotiations to return to the team. Arbeloa's tenure was marked by disappointment, as the club finished trophyless for the second consecutive year.
- ▪Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.
- ▪Jose Mourinho is set to replace him after previously managing the club from 2010 to 2013.
- ▪Real Madrid finished the season as La Liga runners-up without winning any major trophies.
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Real Madrid head coach Arbeloa confirms departureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alvaro Arbeloa played for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2016ByMike PeterBBC Sport journalistPublished22 May 2026, 12:45 BSTUpdated 18 minutes agoReal Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.The 43-year-old was promoted from his role leading Real Madrid B in January, replacing former Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso, and will now depart the club after a trophyless season.Mourinho, who has been in charge of Benfica this season, is in final negotiations to take charge at Real, having previously been their manager from 2010 to 2013.Speaking in a news conference prior to Real's final match of…
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