Álvaro Arbeloa: “I’m leaving, but I hope this is a ‘see you soon’, not a ‘goodbye’”

VALDEBEBAS, SPAIN - MAY 16: Alvaro Arbeloa, head coach of Real Madrid, attends his press conference during the training day of Real Madrid ahead the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match against Sevilla FC at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on May 16, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that he would be leaving the club after the last game of the La Liga season against Athletic Club, going on to say that, “I hope it’s just a ‘see you soon. ’ I’ve always considered Madrid my home.

I’ve been with Madrid for 20 years; it’s my home. It’s my last game this season; I don’t know if it’s the last of my life as Madrid’s coach—we never know. I’ll try to enjoy it.

And I’m focused on winning. ” Arbeloa on Athletic Club “I want to see a great game, say goodbye to the fans, and give them a victory. It’s a huge effort; playing the last home game is special.

I want to give the Bernabéu a treat. ” Arbeloa on Joan Laporta’s words on Real Madrid and referees “I don’t give much weight to Laporta’s words; we’ve always been very clear about what we’ve said. He’s probably referring to the Negreira Case… We’re still waiting for a resolution to such a serious case that has tarnished Spanish football.