According to Fulham's latest announcement, Arbeloa, who coached Real Madrid since the second half of 2025/26 season, joins Fulham as the club's new head coach. 

Fulham's Official Announcement:

The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the new Head Coach of Fulham.

The 43-year-old has agreed a three-year deal, tying him to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029.

Following a trophy-laden playing career, Arbeloa’s coaching journey has been forged at arguably the biggest side in the world, starting with Real Madrid’s youth sides before taking charge of the senior team last season.

Álvaro Arbeloa: “It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London. I feel a great sense of responsibility and I'm deeply grateful to Mr. Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have placed in me with Fulham in the Premier League.

"I feel a great sense of responsibility, and I'm deeply grateful to Mr. Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have placed in me with Fulham in the Premier League.

"I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans and beginning pre-season with the players next week.

"I am sure we are going to enjoy an incredible journey together."

“I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans and beginning pre-season with the players next week. I am sure we are going to enjoy an incredible journey together.

“Come on Fulham!”