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Alvaro Arbeloa Appointed New Real Madrid Coach

Published January 12, 2026, 18:14
Alvaro Arbeloa Appointed New Real Madrid Coach

Real Madrid has announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new coach of the first team, following the departure of Chabi Alonso. Arbeloa was the coach of Castilla and has worked in Real Madrid's youth academies since 2020, having gone through various youth teams. As a player, Arbeloa played for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2016, winning eight titles, including two Champions Leagues. He was also an international with Spain, winning the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships.