Fulham appoints Álvaro Arbeloa as its new head coach following Marco Silva’s departure to Benfica. Multiple outlets report that the club announces the hire as an overnight appointment and confirms Arbeloa as head coach. Fulham also issues a statement welcoming Arbeloa and detailing the move. Reports state Arbeloa is a former Real Madrid coach and arrives from his role at Real Madrid, where he managed the first team before leaving at the end of the previous season. One report adds context to the wider coaching changes: Jose Mourinho takes over at Real Madrid after leaving Benfica, which earlier appointed Marco Silva, who then leaves Fulham for Benfica. Another source specifies the length of Arbeloa’s deal, describing a three-year contract. Across the articles, the central points are consistent: Arbeloa is named Fulham’s new manager, he succeeds Marco Silva in the position, and the appointment follows coaching transitions connecting Real Madrid and Benfica.