Álvaro Arbeloa has signed a three‑year contract to become Fulham’s head coach, succeeding Marco Silva who has departed for Benfica. The move follows Arbeloa’s exit from Real Madrid at the close of last season.

Arbeloa assumed the Madrid role in January after Xabi Alonso was dismissed, but the club finished a second straight season without a trophy. His appointment marks a return to England, where he previously played for Liverpool and now faces a Premier League side that finished 11th last year.

The change offers Fulham a chance to build around a manager with La Liga experience and a clear vision of progress. The club’s owner, Shahid Khan, praised Arbeloa’s readiness to push the team forward, hinting at ambitions to climb the league table.

In Portugal, Marco Silva has taken over Benfica, replacing José Mourinho who has gone back to manage Real Madrid again. The revolving door thrift of coaching talent underscores a season of high‑profile reshuffling across Europe.