🚨 Official: Álvaro Arbeloa is Fulham's new manager | OneFootball

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Fulham FC have officially announced the appointment of Spaniard Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach. The 43-year-old Arbeloa, who arrives from Real Madrid where he managed the first team after a successful spell in the club’s academy, has signed a three-year contract keeping him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029.

It is a real chance for the former defender to relaunch his young career away from the turmoil of Real Madrid. His first experience as a coach there was anything but smooth.

The London club’s owners, Shahid and Tony Khan, highlighted Arbeloa’s tactical intelligence, work ethic, and winning mentality, as he looks to implement an attacking style of play and give opportunities to young academy players.

“It is a great honour and a huge responsibility to take charge of London’s oldest club,” the former footballer said.

Arbeloa’s debut on the Fulham bench will have a special flavour at the start of the Premier League season, where he will face Chelsea, managed by his former teammate Xabi Alonso.

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