"For me, as a former [Madrid] player and as a Madridista, Jose Mourinho is number one. He's one of ours. If he comes back next year, I'll be very happy to see him back home."
"I've just bumped into him, I told him to stay calm. I understand that these kinds of things make headlines, but it's something much more normal than you think. I used to be a player, I know what they can feel in these situations - playing every day, then playing less or not at all."
"I totally understand that Kylian wasn't happy about not playing on Thursday, and I like that. I wouldn't understand it if he didn't want to play. My relationship with him remains the same."
"Arbeloa took charge in January following Xabi Alonso's departure, but Real have finished without a major trophy for a second consecutive season. Arbeloa has also faced criticism from France striker Kylian Mbappe after he was left out of the starting line-up for Los Blancos' 2-0 win over Real Oviedo."
Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid’s next manager, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu. Alvaro Arbeloa said Mourinho is his top choice and that he would be happy to see him return next season. Arbeloa took charge in January after Xabi Alonso’s departure, and Real finished without a major trophy for a second straight season. Arbeloa also responded to criticism involving Kylian Mbappe, who was left out of the starting lineup for a 2-0 win over Real Oviedo. Mbappe had missed prior matches with a thigh injury and was whistled by his own fans after coming on. Arbeloa said he spoke with Mbappe, urged calm, and emphasized understanding of players who play less or not at all.
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