Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed he will not coach Real Madrid next season, ending his role after a trophy-less campaign. Real Madrid hosts Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu in the final La Liga match of the season. Florentino Perez appointed Arbeloa in January to replace Xabi Alonso. Arbeloa said he would not work as part of Jose Mourinho’s staff if Mourinho is appointed as his successor, citing Mourinho’s strong technical team and stating there is no chance he would be with him. Arbeloa expressed hope the match is a “see you later,” describing Real Madrid as his home after 20 years in different roles, and said it will be his last game as coach this season while aiming to enjoy it and win.
"Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophy-less season. Yes, Arbeloa said at a news conference on Friday when asked to confirm that he would not be coaching the team next season, amid widespread reports that veteran manager Jose Mourinho is returning to the club."
"The Spaniard, Arbeloa, said he would not work as a member of Mourinho's staff if the Portuguese coach is appointed as his successor. Mou has a fantastic technical team, he's got good people around him, if he comes to Madrid he will come with his team, said Arbeloa. There's no chance that I would be with him. Then, my future from Monday I'll think about that."
"Arbeloa, who played at Madrid from 2009-2016 and later coached there at the youth level, said he hoped this match was a see you later rather than a goodbye. I hope it's a see you later I've always considered this my home, I've belonged to Madrid for 20 years in various roles, said Arbeloa."
"It will be my last game this season as coach of Real Madrid; I don't know if it will be the last game of my life as coach of Real Madrid. We never know. I'll try and enjoy it and try to get the win."
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