During his career in Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa He worked with five coaches, each one with a different playing philosophy. Carlo Ancelotti It was the third that he directed the Spanish side and Zinedine Zidane It ended up being the last one on the list; However, neither of them was his favorite coach.
During his first press conference as the new coach of the Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa He revealed that he has a lot of affection and admiration for Jose Mourinhofeeling truly identified with his style in technical management. The Portuguese gave his vote of confidence to the Spaniard and coincided with him from 2010 to 2013.
Objectively. Arbeloa spoke about José Mourinho and was very objective: «No, I haven’t spoken to José yet», the Spaniard responded to a journalist when he asked him if he has established any contact with the Portuguese coach. «For me it was a privilege and an honor to be coached by José Mourinho. He always has been and I have a very good relationship with him., But I haven’t talked to him directly.», commented Álvaro Arbeloa.
«Obviously, he was a great person who influenced me a lot, I carry him inside me and, well, I am going to be Álvaro Arbeloa, because it is true that I am not afraid of failure, I have never been, but I am sure that if I wanted to be José Mourinho, I would fail miserably.», joked the experienced coach of Real Madrid from the lower ranks.
What else did Álvaro Arbeloa say?
«I have been in this house for 20 years and I will be at Real Madrid until the club wants me to be here. This is my home, this is how I feel and this is how it will always be», revealed Arbeloa about the special connection he has with the Real Madrid. The former player trained in the White House and played several seasons in the first team before hanging up his boots.
«Yesterday afternoon they told me that they had mutually agreed to separate their paths with Xabi and they wanted me to take responsibility for coaching the first team. It was minutes before the statement. I have spoken with him, you know the friendship that unites me with Xabi Alonso and how much I love him. It is mutual and will remain mutual.», said Álvaro Arbeloa about the relationship he has with Xabi Alonso.
«We have all seen the last games and the season and how they tried hard the other day in the final. We have a great squad and a team willing to do anything, knowing the demands of Real Madrid. There are some with 6 European Cups, which are soon forgotten. This can only be achieved through sacrifice and perseverance. It is what has led them to be the best team in history and to have this record.», highlighted the new coach.
? Has Arbeloa spoken with Mourinho after being named Real Madrid coach?
?? “I’m going to be Álvaro Arbeloa. I’m not afraid of failure, but if I wanted to be Mourinho I would fail miserably”
? This was his presentation: https://t.co/xBjmDNEs8G pic.twitter.com/1AVFrX1ILM
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