Alvaro Arbeloa will be back on the sidelines from next season, but this time, away from Spain. The 43-year-old manager, who parted ways with Real Madrid, has been appointed as the head coach of Fulham. He has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Premier League club. It marks his first managerial job beyond his homeland. Arbeloa has succeeded Marco Silva to take over the helm at Fulham. The Spaniard will be determined to make a strong statement on English soil after enduring a dismal, trophy-less season with Real Madrid.
Arbeloa might not have ever managed any English club, but spent a significant period in the Premier League during his playing days. A FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League winner, he had represented Liverpool and West Ham United. Now that he returns to the UK as a manager, Arbeloa will hope to guide Fulham to new milestones.
Alvaro Arbeloa Becomes Fulham Manager
Arbeloa’s contract with Fulham is slated to run until 2029, bestowing him with the responsibility to prepare a new generation at Craven Cottage. His salary, however, was not disclosed. Under their previous coach Silva, the Lilywhites finished 11th on the Premier League 2025-26 table, registering 15 wins throughout the season.
The club hierarchy expected the former Real Madrid manager to provide a better result in the upcoming campaign. Fulham will play Chelsea in their league opener at home.
“It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London. 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,” Arbeloa said about his new job.
Arbeloa’s Managerial Career
The Spanish tactician gained experience at the Real Madrid academy, managing the youth and reserve teams before getting promoted to the senior team in January after Xabi Alonso was sacked. He remained in the role till the end of the season. He used to earn nearly €580,000 per month during his time at Santiago Bernabeu.
