Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho returns to the club to lead the team next season. All reports describe Arbeloa, who is currently in charge at Real, speaking positively about the prospect of Mourinho taking over. Mourinho has been repeatedly linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu, with several outlets framing the discussion around what a possible transition could mean for the club. Arbeloa is a former Real Madrid player who had a long association with the club, including a period from 2010 to 2013 under Mourinho. The Independent notes Mourinho is moving closer to a Real Madrid return and includes references to Arbeloa discussing his future, while BBC Sport, Free Malaysia Today and Vanguard all focus on Arbeloa’s stated reaction: that he would be happy if Mourinho replaces him and coaches Real Madrid in the coming campaign. The sources agree on the main points that Arbeloa comments publicly about Mourinho’s potential return and expresses support for the idea of Mourinho being appointed as head coach next season.