New Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa, who has signed a three-year contract to take over at Craven Cottage, reportedly wants to reunite with multiple Real Madrid players.
Arbeloa left his role at the Bernabéu at the end of the 2025–26 season, having taken over from Xabi Alonso in January. The former Real Madrid B team boss had no top-level experience as a coach prior to being appointed by Florentino Pérez midseason, but was seen as a good club man and a stabilizing presence amid a period of turmoil.