Breaking! Official: Álvaro Arbeloa announces departure from Real Madrid
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The doors are now wide open for José Mourinho.
Details: At today's press conference ahead of tomorrow's La Liga Matchday 38 clash against Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa announced that he will be stepping down next week.
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Arbeloa expressed his gratitude to the fans for their support and to the players for their faith in him:
"I'm leaving Real with immense gratitude, as the players made me better and helped me enjoy every single day." - said Guardiola.
Thus, tomorrow's match will be Arbeloa's last at the helm of the Galácticos.
Álvaro Arbeloa took charge of Real Madrid in January this year after Xabi Alonso's departure. Under Arbeloa, Real Madrid played 27 matches, securing 17 wins, 2 draws, and suffering 8 defeats.
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