Fulham are edging closer to appointing Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach. The Premier League club have been searching for a successor to Marco Silva following his departure earlier this month.

What happened?

Arbeloa has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the role, with discussions between the two parties covering key aspects of the project. The 43-year-old left Real Madrid at the end of the 2025-26 campaign after a challenging but valuable spell in charge of the Spanish giants.

Why it matters for Fulham

A move to Fulham would represent the next stage of Arbeloa's development and provide him with his first long-term managerial project at senior level. Fulham have established themselves as a stable Premier League side in recent years, narrowly missing out on European qualification last season. Their current league standing is 11th in Premier League, with 52 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WDLLW.

What comes next?

If the deal is completed, Arbeloa will begin his first full season in management in one of Europe's most demanding leagues. Fulham supporters will hope his arrival can help the club take the next step after several years of steady progress under Silva. The club's recent results have been promising, with a 2-0 win over Newcastle on 2026-05-24, and they are currently on a 2-game winning run. Their goals this season stand at 47 scored and 51 conceded, with a goal difference of -4. Currently, J. Kusi Asare and R. Sessegnon are sidelined. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 11th in Premier League | | Points | 52 | | Recent form | WDLLW | | Goals scored | 47 | | Goals conceded | 51 | | Goal difference | -4 | | Last result | Fulham 2-0 Newcastle (2026-05-24) | | Currently sidelined | J. Kusi Asare, R. Sessegnon |