News Focus
- Álvaro Arbeloa confirms he will leave Real Madrid when the current season ends.
- Ten young players from the academy want to join him at his next club.
- The 43-year-old struggled during his six months in charge at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- Real Madrid may sell these players permanently but keep buy-back clauses.
Álvaro Arbeloa has confirmed his exit from Real Madrid. The 43-year-old took over from Xabi Alonso in January. His time at the club was difficult. The team won no trophies, and there were serious problems inside the dressing room.
However, the manager made a strong connection with several young players. These footballers came up from Real Madrid Castilla, the reserve team. Arbeloa gave them chances to play for the first team during the second half of the season.
According to reports from Marca, ten players now want to follow him. They are willing to leave Real Madrid to play under him again. The players named include Gonzalo García, Thiago Pitarch, César Palacios, Manuel Ángel, Jorge Cestero, Daniel Yáñez, Diego Aguado, Jesús Fortea, David Jiménez and Manu Serrano.
Real Madrid might agree to sell these players. The club could use a similar plan to the one used for Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramón. This means the players would leave permanently, but Real Madrid would keep special clauses. These clauses would give the club control over their futures.
Arbeloa now wants to find a new job where he has more freedom. He found it hard to work his own way at the Bernabéu. The manager hopes to rebuild his reputation at a smaller club where he can make his own decisions.