Real Madrid says the club and coach Álvaro Arbeloa have agreed to part ways
Club president Florentino Pérez had vowed to bring Mourinho back as part of his campaign promises that led to his re-election on Sunday. Mourinho, who was featured in promotional material for Pérez during the campaign, would be back for a second stint at Madrid.
He coached the club from 2010-2013. Madrid said Tuesday it was “deeply grateful” to Arbeloa, “who throughout his career at the club, from the time he joined our academy, has always demonstrated loyalty, commitment, and professionalism. ”Arbeloa was not able to put Madrid back on track and the club endured a second straight season without a major trophy. Last month, Arbeloa gave his blessing to former boss Mourinho's return to Madrid, saying he would"be happy to see him back home.
” Arbeloa played for Madrid when Mourinho was in charge of the club — a tumultuous time in which Madrid won Spanish league and Copa del Rey titles but was overshadowed by Pep Guardiola’s greatside. Mourinho’s abrasive attitude to opponents like Guardiola as well as some of his own players turned off many inArbeloa saw Madrid struggle toward the end of the season and watched some of his players get into altercations during training.
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