Arbeloa confirms Real Madrid exit and rules out joining Mourinho if he takes Real Madrid job | OneFootball

Arbeloa confirmed on Friday that he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, and he dismissed talk of joining Mourinho’s staff if the Benfica coach takes the Bernabéu job.

According to Glorioso 1904, the Spanish coach said his fixture against Athletic Bilbao would be his farewell, while keeping his next step open.

He added that Mourinho already has a strong backroom team and, should he come to Real Madrid, he would arrive with his own staff, leaving no prospect of Arbeloa working alongside him.

The former Spain international also stressed that during his spell leading the Merengues he always put the club ahead of personal interests.

With Mourinho yet to clarify his future, there is growing anticipation in Spain of a possible shake-up at the Bernabéu, and Arbeloa is another figure stepping away.

Source: Glorioso 1904