Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa takes over as 'B' team coach
MADRID — Former defender Álvaro Arbeloa is replacing Raúl González as coach of Real Madrid's 'B' team, the club said Wednesday.
Madrid announced that Arbeloa was taking over, one day after former star Raúl said he was leaving after seven years coaching in the youth academy.
'Arbeloa is a legend at Real Madrid and in Spanish football, and one of our club's most iconic homegrown players,' Madrid said. 'Arbeloa has always been an exemplary representative of our club's values and has passed these on during his time as coach of our youth teams.'
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