Real Madrid: three big names in the frame to replace Álvaro Arbeloa

Europe 16 April 2026 at 05:28

Mohamed Rek

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According to information from The Athletic, the Real Madrid board is currently considering several high-profile candidates to take over from Álvaro Arbeloa at the helm of the first team.

With his position weakened by a string of disappointing results, the Madrid coach sees his future growing increasingly uncertain. The Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, combined with a nine-point deficit behind FC Barcelona in La Liga, has ramped up the pressure around his situation.

Three heavyweight contenders for the Madrid bench

According to the same source, Jürgen Klopp currently stands out as the favorite to take charge, although no official approach has been made as of yet.

Argentinian coach Mauricio Pochettino is also a serious candidate and reportedly enjoys the confidence of club president Florentino Pérez.

Finally, France manager Didier Deschamps is being considered as well, particularly due to the possibility of his departure from the French national team after the upcoming World Cup.

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