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Arbeloa: "If I tried to be Mourinho, I would fail spectacularly"

Published January 13, 2026, 15:24
Arbeloa: "If I tried to be Mourinho, I would fail spectacularly"

Álvaro Arbeloa has taken over as the new coach of Real Madrid following the departure of Xabi Alonso and made his first statements. He expressed his enthusiasm for the new role and his awareness of the responsibility he is taking on. He emphasized that he will remain true to himself and will not try to imitate José Mourinho, as such an attempt would lead to failure. He also stated that he is not worried about being a caretaker coach, as Real Madrid is his home and he will stay as long as the club wants him to.