Just 5 months later… Real Madrid announce the end of Arbeloa’s journey

Just five short months were enough to end Alvaro Arbeloa’s journey on the Real Madrid bench. Following his arrival last winter to replace Xabi Alonso, the Royals officially announced the end of their partnership with the 43-year-old manager.

The former Merengue right-back has moved on from coaching the Castilla reserve team to take charge of the first team, where he has led the Royal side to 28 games, which saw them win 18, draw two and lose eight.

This dismissal came after a disappointing season under his leadership. The team was knocked out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 by the second-tier side and finished the La Liga race behind arch-rivals Barcelona, ​​in addition to missing out on the quarter-finals of the Champions League. He is expected to be replaced by veteran Portuguese Jose Mourinhoafter the latter arrived in Madrid already today, Tuesday.

Real Madrid and Alvaro Arbeloa have agreed to end his tenure as head coach. Real Madrid expresses its deepest gratitude to Alvaro Arbeloa who, since his arrival in our youth academy and throughout his career at the club, has always shown our loyalty, commitment and professionalism.

The club concluded the statement Emphasizing the depth of the relationship with the coach, the article says: “Real Madrid will always be a warm home for him and the club wishes Alvaro Arbeloa and his family all the best and success in the new chapter of their lives.”