Fans react with Fulham reportedly in advanced talks with Alvaro Arbeloa as the replacement for Marco Silva, according to reports.
Alex Crook tweeted on Saturday evening that Fulham are now in advanced talks with Arbeloa, Ben Jacobs adding that Abel Ferreira has decided to stay at Palmeiras, telling Fulham he won’t leave mid-season.
Matteo Moretto tweeted: “The conversations between Fulham and Álvaro Arbeloa are progressing smoothly.
“Following the contacts maintained in recent days between the representatives of the Spanish coach, Óscar Ribot and Luis Alonso, and the London club, both parties continue to bridge positions with optimism.
“There are still a few details to resolve, but the feelings are positive and there is confidence that the negotiations can continue to progress in the coming days.”
Fulham are now in advanced talks with Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva. Parties
Abel Ferreira has decided to stay at Palmeiras, telling Fulham he won’t leave mid-season.🏡 pic.twitter.com/iT1cYCBkZ5
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 13, 2026
Fulham now in advanced talks with Arbeloa. More on @talkSPORT
— Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) June 13, 2026
Arbeloa began his coaching career when he returned to Real Madrid in September 2020, appointed manager of the under-14 side, and worked his way up in years gone by.
In May 2025, replaced Raul at Castillaand then promoted to the first team in January 2026, after Xabi Alonso left.
Arbeloa guided Real Madrid the club to the Champions League quarter-finals and finished 2nd in LaLiga.
He then announced he would be stepping down at the end of the season, leaving on the 9th of June 2026, and it seems he’s ready to manage in the Premier League.
ARBELOA’S CAREER:
Youth career
1995–2001 – Zaragoza
2001–2002 – Real Madrid
Senior
2002–2003 – Real Madrid C – 16 games
2003–2006 – Real Madrid B – 84 games
2004–2005 – Real Madrid – 4 games
2006–2007 – Deportivo La Coruña – 20 games
2007–2009 – Liverpool – 98 games
2009–2016 – Real Madrid – 233 games
2016–2017 – West Ham United – 4 games
Total – 459 games
International career
2001 – Spain U17 – 1 game
2001 – Spain U19 – 4 games
2005 – Spain U21 – 1 game
2008–2013 – Spain – 56 games
Managerial career
2020–2025 – Real Madrid (youth)
2025–2026 – Real Madrid B
2026 – Real Madrid
Fans react with Fulham reportedly in advanced talks with a replacement for Marco Silva…
@WhiteNoise1879: Not from me there isn’t. Disastrous appointment. Tim Ream to come back in 2027 to manage us back out of The Championship? #ffc
@CravenTheHunter: It just feels like such a failure in waiting doesn’t it. I hope he proves us all wrong. Support him and judge after 6 games
@WhiteNoise1879: Silva said this is going to be one of the most important summers. Key players leaving, lots of new players to bed in, a likely change in style, oldest side in the PL, adjusting to working with the Khans, language barrier, too many underperforming players last season etc etc. #ffc
@CravenTheHunter: To be fair all this is being discussed
@Terrytibbs19: Any manager is a risk. The fact everyone is writing him off before his even joined is crazy!
@ItsIbzFFC: This could be a masterpiece by the club hierarchy and I’m hoping it is.. Could Fulham have access to a few youngsters from Spain/Madrid who know making it in the Galácticos first team is impossible?? #FFC #FulhamFC
@FulhamTransfer: Piatarch, Palacios, Garcia, Martinez…. There are many. We have a few of our own though. LDF, Ridgeon, Ali Wahid, Amissah, Casey…
@JOGOBONlTO: Arbeloa, Alonso, Iraola, Arteta, Carrick, Lampard all managing in the Premier League at the same time is something I would’ve struggled to wrap my head around at the start of the decade
@K3vo321: Out all of the managers linked I’m liking this one the most 👌 point to prove he’s young and ambitious knows the premier league as player hopefully be a good fix for both parties
@TGFulham55: Arbeloa will be on a hiding to nothing @FulhamFC This appointment will either be a stroke of genius or a complete an utter disaster. Either way, looking forward to getting behind him and seeing huge upgrades on the pitch! Starting of course with a marquee forward!!
@ffcwadey: To be honest the Doom and Gloomers were out in force when we got Marco… as you say if it’s Arbeloa it could go either way… Defo a case of wait and see
@Lidds84: I think he’ll be gone around November. That’s what worries me.
@Happy_Spurs: That’s a big risk from Fulham.
@AF1308_: Abel would’ve been best case scenario but Arbeloa will be a good appointment I’m convinced
@matsbjornstad: It looks increasingly likely that Álvaro Arbeloa will be Fulham’s next head coach. I’m not necessarily negative about the appointment, but I struggle to see what he’s shown that makes him ready for a PL job. A big gamble, but perhaps Fulham is the ideal place to take that step.
