Fulham Football Club has appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Marco Silva who left to join Benfica. The 43-year-old Spanish manager brings experience from a top-tier European background, having recently overseen Real Madrid's final 28 matches of the season. During that period, the club finished second in La Liga and was eliminated from the Champions League quarter-finals by Bayern Munich.

Arbeloa's appointment concluded a selection process involving other candidates including Thomas Frank and Kieran McKenna. The club's ownership praised his ambition and emphasis on academy development alongside attacking football principles. Arbeloa has indicated his intention to bring several Real Madrid players to Craven Cottage as part of his squad-building strategy for the Premier League.