Arbeloa: Mourinho Has A Fantastic Technical Team

Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has reiterated that Jose Mourinho has a fantastic technical team amid reports that he is set to return to the club.

The Portuguese tactician, currently manager of Benfica, recently refused to directly address speculation about his future until after Benfica’s final game of the season.

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Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup during his first spell at the Bernabéu.

However, speaking ahead of his final match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday as Real Madrid coach before departing the club, Arbeloa stated that he would leave his role at the end of a trophyless season.

“Mou has a fantastic technical team, he’s got good people around him, if he comes to Madrid he will come with his team,” said Arbeloa.

“There’s no chance that I would be with him. Then, my future… from Monday I’ll think about that.”

Arbeloa, who played at Madrid between 2009-2016 and later coached there at youth level said he hoped this match was a “see you later” rather than goodbye.

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“I hope it’s a see you later… I’ve always considered this my home, I’ve belonged to Madrid for 20 years in various roles,” said Arbeloa.

“It will be my last game this season as coach of Real Madrid, I don’t know if it will be the last game of my life as coach of Real Madrid.

“We never know. I’ll try and enjoy it and try to get the win.”

The season was also overshadowed by reports of dressing-room unrest and tensions involving senior players, increasing pressure on the club hierarchy to make major changes ahead of next season.

Real Madrid are believed to view Mourinho as the ideal figure to restore discipline, authority and winning mentality within a squad that struggled both on and off the pitch this season.