Real Madrid head coach Arbeloa confirms departure
Speaking in a news conference prior to Real's final match of the season, at home to Athletic Club on Saturday, Arbeloa said he would be departing rather than joining Mourinho's staff. "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 would be happy if Mourinho returns to Real An iron fist joining a broken team: Inside Mourinho's Real return Real will finish the season as La Liga runners-up, without a major trophy for the second year in a row, having exited this season's Champions League against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. Arbeloa, who played for Real between 2009 and 2016, said he hoped this weekend's match will not prove to be a final farewell to the club. "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. " The club also announced defender David Alaba, 33, will leave at the end of the season when his contract expires.