Fulham Appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as New Head Coach
Fulham have appointed former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa as their new Head Coach, replacing Marco Silva, who left for Benfica. The appointment is on a three-year contract.
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Fulham Football Club has appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new Head Coach, the club confirmed in a statement. Arbeloa, previously associated with Real Madrid, succeeds Marco Silva, who departed for Portuguese club Benfica.
The announcement was made by Fulham on July 8, 2026, with the club stating, 'The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new Head Coach of Fulham.' The statement did not detail Arbeloa's prior coaching roles but emphasized the official nature of the appointment.
According to BBC Sport, Arbeloa has signed a three-year contract with the London-based Premier League side. The move follows Silva's exit, which cleared the way for a managerial change ahead of the upcoming season.
Arbeloa's playing career included stints at Real Madrid and Liverpool, though his direct coaching experience at senior level remains unspecified in the available sources. His appointment marks a significant shift in Fulham's leadership as they prepare for the challenges of the Premier League under new guidance.
Vanguard News and BBC Sport both reported the development, with BBC Sport confirming the structure of the contract and the succession plan following Silva's departure.