Real Madrid part ways with coach Alvaro Arbeloa
Madrid, June 10
La Liga giants Real Madrid and coach Alvaro Arbeloa have mutually agreed to end his tenure as first-team coach, the club announced on Tuesday.
The Spanish giants expressed their gratitude to Arbeloa, highlighting his long-standing association with the club, which began during his time in the youth academy and continued through his playing and coaching career.
In an official statement, Real Madrid praised Arbeloa for consistently demonstrating "loyalty, commitment and professionalism" throughout his journey at the club, adding that he embodies the core values of the organisation.
"Real Madrid CF and Alvaro Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his time as first team coach. Real Madrid is deeply grateful to Alvaro Arbeloa, who, throughout his time at the club, from his time in our youth academy, has consistently demonstrated loyalty, commitment, and professionalism. He exemplifies the values of our club," the statement said.
"Real Madrid, which will always be his home, wishes Alvaro Arbeloa and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage of their lives," the statement concluded.
Earlier, the Spanish Giants announced that they made a 150 million euros bid for Atletico de Madrid for star forward Julian Alvarez, but the latter rejected their proposal.
In an official statement on Tuesday, Real Madrid confirmed that, following a Board of Directors meeting, the club had submitted a EUR150 million offer to Atletico Madrid for the federative rights of the Argentine footballer.
However, Atletico Madrid said it appreciated the offer but rejected it after reviewing the proposal, pointing instead to the player's release clause as the basis for its decision, said Real Madrid in their statement.
"Real Madrid CF announces that, following today's Board of Directors meeting, it has made an offer of 150 million euros to Club Atletico de Madrid for the federative rights of the player Julian Alvarezm," reads the statement.
"After studying and evaluating it, Atletico de Madrid has thanked the club for the offer, made within the framework of the good relations existing between both clubs, and has rejected it, referring to the player's release clause," the Real Madrid statement reads further.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a football fan here in India, I respect the values Arbeloa brought to the club. But sacking him after one season? Typical Madrid pressure. And that Alvarez bid is just crazy - 150 million euros is like Rs 1300 crores! Atletico is smart to say no. 😅
I feel for Arbeloa, he's a legend at the club but coaching is different beast. The Alvarez deal shows how crazy football economics have become. In India we debate crores for cricket players, but this is next level. Hope Arbeloa finds success in his next role.
Yaar, Real Madrid is like the CSK of European football - legendary club with massive expectations. Arbeloa should be proud of his contribution. But 150 million euros for a single player? Even with inflation, this feels excessive. Hope Florentino knows what he's doing.
I think the mutual parting is respectful. Arbeloa deserves credit for his loyalty. But Real should focus on rebuilding with a proper coach, not throwing money at transfer battles. The Alvarez rejection might be a blessing in disguise. India mein bhi similar debates happen!
From an outsider's perspective, this seems like a typical Madrid move. They appreciate loyalty until performance drops. Arbeloa is a club icon but coaching requires different skills. The Alvarez bid is bold but Atletico played hardball. Football economics are wild.
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