Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid as supervisor has moved a step nearer after Alvaro Arbeloa’s departure was confirmed.
Former defender Arbeloa’s exit was anticipated for a while after a disappointing tenure in the course of the second half of the 2025-26 marketing campaign which noticed them end second in LaLiga, lose within the Champions League quarter-finals and in addition fail to win the Copa Del Rey.
A statement mentioned: “Actual Madrid C. F. and Álvaro Arbeloa have reached an settlement to finish his tenure because the first-team coach.
“Actual Madrid is deeply grateful to Álvaro Arbeloa, who all through his profession on the membership, from the time he joined our academy, has all the time demonstrated loyalty, dedication, and professionalism. His persona is a real instance of the values of our membership.
“Actual Madrid, which is able to all the time be his dwelling, needs Alvaro Arbeloa and his complete household the very best of luck on this new chapter of their lives.”
Mourinho return edges nearer
Arbeloa’s departure means Mourinho’s return could possibly be introduced imminently, with president Florentino Perez confirming he would appoint Mourinho if he was re-elected.
After the 79-year-old received the vote and with Arbeloa now gone, Mourinho’s appointment seems to be to be solely a matter of time, with a take care of present membership Benfica reportedly already agreed.
Perez mentioned throughout his re-election marketing campaign: “We’ve received the elections and can proceed working to maintain successful titles. I’m nonetheless right here and I’m right here to defend Actual Madrid.
“We’ll proceed working in order that Actual Madrid retains successful titles, and we’ll combat till the top to realize the sixteenth European Cup.
“We’ll proceed to take satisfaction within the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the very best stadium within the world.
“Proud to have the very best gamers on the planet, proud to welcome again top-of-the-line coaches on the planet, a Madridista like Jose Mourinho.
“And relaxation assured, with me as president, Actual Madrid has been, is, and can all the time stay owned by its members.”
