😢 Hopefully it's see you soon: Arbeloa's farewell to Real Madrid

😢 Hopefully it's see you soon: Arbeloa's farewell to Real Madrid Álvaro Arbeloa appeared at his penultimate press conference as Real Madrid coach, leaving a strong sense of farewell. The Salamanca-born manager wanted to look back on his journey and make clear the deep love he feels for the club, which he considers his own home after two decades of ties. "I hope it’s a see you later; I’ve always considered Madrid my home," the former footballer told the media.

Aware that his current spell is coming to an end, Arbeloa is facing the close of the campaign with nostalgia but with his competitive spirit still fully intact: "It’s my last match this season, I don’t know if it will be the last of my life as a Madrid coach. I’ll try to enjoy it while thinking about winning. " He doesn’t see himself with Mourinho When asked about his future and the rumors linking José Mourinho with the first team bench, Arbeloa was blunt.

He completely ruled out joining a hypothetical project under the Portuguese, arguing that Mourinho would come with his own trusted staff: "Mou has a fantastic coaching staff. If he comes, he’ll do it with his own people. There’s no chance I could be with him.

" Finally, the Madrid coach is looking to the future with optimism and professional maturity after his experience at Valdebebas. "I’ve spent these past four months thinking about Madrid; from now on it will be time to think about myself," he admitted sincerely. Arbeloa ended his remarks by making it clear that he feels ready for professional dugouts: "I’ve made the step up, I see myself ready for new challenges.