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Fulham discusses coaching role with Arbeloa after Silva's departure

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Fulham discusses coaching role with Arbeloa after Silva's departure

Summary

Fulham is in discussions with Alvaro Arbeloa to fill the head coach position following Marco Silva's exit to Benfica. Silva concluded a five-year stint with the club, and Arbeloa, recently let go by Real Madrid, has emerged as a strong candidate. While there are reports of advanced negotiations, sources suggest that claims regarding the discussions may be exaggerated. Fulham finished 11th in the Premier League last season and is looking to quickly secure a replacement for Silva to ensure stability ahead of the upcoming campaign.

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Status Watch

•Marco Silva left Fulham to join Benfica.
•Alvaro Arbeloa is under consideration for the head coaching role.
•Fulham aims to fill the position promptly after Silva's departure.
•Reports on the negotiation status with Arbeloa are varied.
•Fulham finished 11th in the Premier League last season.

Latest Updates

10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Fulham close in on agreement for Alvaro Arbeloa
7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham in talks with Arbeloa as they seek Silva’s successor
5:22 PMBBC Sport — Fulham in talks to appoint Arbeloa as Silva's replacement

What they're saying

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Former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa is in talks with Fulham to succeed Marco Silva, the Press Association understands. Fulham are on the search for a new head coach after Silva ended his five-year spell in west London to join Benfica as a replacement for Jose Mourinho.
— Yahoo Sports

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Fulham are nearing an agreement with Alvaro Arbeloa to become the club’s new head coach.The West London side are finalising a deal for Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva, following the latter’s depart...
— Yahoo Sports