Farewell in the air? Arbeloa takes stock and backs Mourinho's return | OneFootball

At this Saturday’s press conference, Álvaro Arbeloa reflected on his four months in charge of Real Madrid’s first team. The coach from Salamanca leaves with his head held high after taking over the bench at a time of maximum pressure.

The manager wanted to defend the professionalism of his squad amid outside rumors. Arbeloa categorically rejected the idea that the Real Madrid dressing room is troubled: "I don’t understand this talk of an unmanageable dressing room, I don’t agree with it," he said firmly to the media.

Regarding the future of the bench for next season, the coach said the club will make the decision when it sees fit. He also did not hide his deep admiration for José Mourinho as the ideal candidate for the job.

"For me, as a player and as a Madridista, Mourinho is number one. He is and always will be ‘uno di noi’," he said emphatically. Arbeloa added that if the Portuguese returns next season, he will be "very happy to see him here at home."

Finally, the Salamanca native signed off by thanking the fans for their affection after spending 20 of his 43 years at the club of his life: "I was a Primera RFEF coach, and I’m leaving as a Primera División coach," he concluded, proud of his progress.

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