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Arbeloa urges Fulham to target Real Madrid's Cesar Palacios

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Arbeloa urges Fulham to target Real Madrid's Cesar Palacios

Summary

Alvaro Arbeloa, recently appointed as Fulham's head coach, is focusing on bolstering his squad by pursuing Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid's academy. Arbeloa has reportedly advised Fulham's management to explore acquiring the midfielder, who is anticipated to leave Real Madrid after pre-season. Palacios had previously reached an agreement with Como, but that transfer fell through. Other clubs including FC Porto and Osasuna have expressed interest, yet no deal is imminent. As Palacios evaluates his options, Arbeloa aims to reunite with the player he managed at Real Madrid.

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Key Details

•Alvaro Arbeloa has taken charge of Fulham.
•Cesar Palacios is a 21-year-old attacking midfielder.
•Initial transfer talks with Como did not finalize.
•Palacios has attracted interest from several clubs.
•Fulham may pursue additional Real Madrid prospects.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Arbeloa pushing Fulham to sign highly-rated Real Madrid academy prospect

What they're saying

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Alvaro Arbeloa is continuing to look toward Real Madrid’s academy after taking charge of Fulham, with Cesar Palacios emerging as the latest youngster the Spanish coach would like to bring to the Pre...
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