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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Leverkusen start planning for Alonso's exit with Real Madrid manager under consideration
According to a recent report from SPORT, it appears that Bayer Leverkusen will not let Xabi Alonso leave for Real Madrid for nothing, as they will expect something in return. The German side is reportedly eyeing Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid's youth team coach, as a potential replacement for Alonso. Advertisement With Carlo Ancelotti's departure all but confirmed, Real Madrid have set their sights on Alonso as the frontrunner for the managerial role. Alonso's ties to the club and his growing success at Leverkusen have made him a prime candidate. However, the situation has become more intriguing with Arbeloa's name now being linked to Leverkusen as a potential successor to Alonso. Arbeloa's potential and Madrid's plan Arbeloa, a former Real Madrid player and current Castilla coach, is part of a shortlist of potential candidates being considered by Bayer Leverkusen, alongside Erik Ten Hag, Cesc Fabregas, and Xavi Hernandez. Advertisement While Ten Hag is said to be the favourite for the position, Arbeloa's name has generated significant attention. Alvaro Arbeloa is on Bayer Leverkusen's radar. (Photo by) The Spaniard, who played alongside Alonso during their time at Madrid, has already made a positive impact with Real Madrid's youth team. Real Madrid will not let him leave Despite Leverkusen's interest, Real Madrid have no plans to part with Arbeloa anytime soon. The club sees him as an important part of their future and intends for him to take further steps within the club. It is likely that Arbeloa will continue to coach Castilla next season, with a potential future promotion to the first team once Raul Gonzalez's time comes to an end. Advertisement Real Madrid have high hopes for Arbeloa's long-term future at the club, envisioning him one day taking the reins of the senior team. However, the club also understands that Arbeloa's path to that position requires patience. For now, he's viewed as a club man, gradually gaining experience while waiting for his opportunity. As for Alonso, the former midfielder continues to focus on his current responsibilities at Bayer Leverkusen. Despite the growing speculation surrounding his future, Alonso has insisted on staying calm and not rushing into decisions.
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa takes over as "B" team coach
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Former defender Alvaro Arbeloa is replacing Raul 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.' Arbeloa had been coaching Madrid's youth squads since 2020. With the under-19s he won the treble in 2022-23 — the Champions League, Spanish league and Copa del Rey. The former right back came through Madrid's youth squads and played 238 matches with the first team between 2009 and 2016. In his seven seasons, Arbeloa helped Madrid win two Champions Leagues, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, one Spanish Super Cup, one Spanish league and two Copas del Rey. He made 56 appearances for Spain, helping it win the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships. Arbeloa joined Madrid's first team from Liverpool, where he played 98 matches in three seasons. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa takes over as "B" team coach
MADRID (AP) — 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. Advertisement '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.' Arbeloa had been coaching Madrid's youth squads since 2020. With the under-19s he won the treble in 2022-23 — the Champions League, Spanish league and Copa del Rey. The former right back came through Madrid's youth squads and played 238 matches with the first team between 2009 and 2016. In his seven seasons, Arbeloa helped Madrid win two Champions Leagues, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, one Spanish Super Cup, one Spanish league and two Copas del Rey. He made 56 appearances for Spain, helping it win the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships. Arbeloa joined Madrid's first team from Liverpool, where he played 98 matches in three seasons. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa takes over as 'B' team coach
MADRID (AP) — 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.' Arbeloa had been coaching Madrid's youth squads since 2020. With the under-19s he won the treble in 2022-23 — the Champions League, Spanish league and Copa del Rey. The former right back came through Madrid's youth squads and played 238 matches with the first team between 2009 and 2016. In his seven seasons, Arbeloa helped Madrid win two Champions Leagues, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, one Spanish Super Cup, one Spanish league and two Copas del Rey. He made 56 appearances for Spain, helping it win the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships. Arbeloa joined Madrid's first team from Liverpool, where he played 98 matches in three seasons. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Real Madrid confirm Raul Gonzalez replacement
After it was confirmed this week that Raul Gonzalez would be moving on, Real Madrid have announced his successor. It was well-known that Los Blancos have been impressed by him, and Alvaro Arbeloa will indeed take over as the Real Madrid Castilla manager ahead of the season. Arbeloa had been positioned to replace Raul as early as last summer, depending on whether he left. Earlier in the week it was announced by Real Madrid that Raul had decided to leave the club after six seasons as Castilla manager, and several Primera RFEF play-off appearances. The legendary forward also made it clear he planned to return later in his career. Alvaro Arbeloa takes over from Raul As detailed by the club statement, Arbeloa has a strong grounding at Real Madrid, coming through their academy system between 2001 and 2005. He would then return as a senior player in 2009, and make 238 appearances in seven years, winning eight trophies in the process, including two Champions Leagues and a Liga title. Image via Real Madrid CF Arbeloa has been amongst the youth ranks as a coach at Real Madrid for the past five years, first returning in 2020. For the past three years, he has been in charge of the under-19 side, where he has won the league twice, the Copa del Rey and Champions Cup for their respective age ranges. The 42-year-old has plenty of respect at Real Madrid, and supposedly the ear of President Florentino Perez. Previously, he has been considered as a potential first-team assistant, and he has a good relationship with Xabi Alonso. What next for Raul and La Fabrica? Raul looks set to pursue a managerial career elsewhere, with consistent interest from Germany, where he played for Schalke at the end of his career. Over the past two years, Villarreal, Espanyol and Sevilla have supposedly taken an interest in him. The word is that he was holding out for the senior job at Real Madrid, but Alonso's appointment is a third time he has been passed over. Meanwhile another former Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista is expected to take on a new role.
