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Real Madrid plans to dismiss manager Álvaro Arbeloa after the season due to unmet objectives. The club is considering potential candidates, including Jose Mourinho, to replace him.
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Real Madrid have decided to dismiss Álvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season, believing he has not met the objectives set when he took charge in January after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal.
The Merengues have dropped many points in the league and failed to reach the Champions League semi-finals, although their performances in Europe were considered competitive against strong opponents.
Names of potential candidates to take over the reins from Arbeloa are already doing the rounds, with Jose Mourinho emerging as a serious contender.
Now, according to Defensa Central, within Real Madrid, there is a belief that a coach with greater authority is needed to manage the dressing room and control strong personalities.
For club president Florentino Perez, the priority is clear: the next manager must be capable of organising and managing the personalities within the squad. While some may underestimate the importance of this, it is seen as essential in a group such as Real Madrid.
The search for a new manager is underway. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Over the past two seasons, this aspect has been problematic, and neither Alonso nor Arbeloa have managed to resolve it. As a result, the club believe a change in managerial profile is necessary, as they are not currently willing to part ways with their key players.
Real Madrid is planning to dismiss Álvaro Arbeloa because he has not met the objectives set for the season, including poor league performance and failure to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Potential candidates to replace Arbeloa include several names, with Jose Mourinho emerging as a serious contender for the position.
Under Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid dropped many points in the league and failed to advance to the Champions League semi-finals, despite competitive performances against strong teams.
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Despite growing opinion that Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe are incompatible, there are still figures within Real Madrid who believe they can achieve success together. Both are considered exceptional players.
Their relationship off the pitch is not problematic, contrary to some reports. However, on the pitch they often occupy similar areas and make similar movements, which has made it difficult for them to combine effectively in certain matches.
And Real Madrid want someone in charge who can find a way to make their partnership click next season.