Álvaro Arbeloa’s future at Real Madrid is hanging in the air. The Salamanca native has a contract with the club until June 2027,but his continuity is hanging by a thread. Since his arrival on the bench, the team hasn’t shown any improvement in terms of play, and the results haven’t been the desired ones.
Arbeloa has coached Real Madrid in 13 matches, of which he has lost four (Albacete, Benfica, Osasuna, and Getafe).
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Arbeloa has lost four matches since his arrival on Real Madrid’s bench | Getty Images
As if that weren’t enough, in recent days it has emerged that the relationship between the coach and the players isn’t ideal… so the board is considering making major changes ahead of next season.
In that context, Florentino Pérez has started the search for a possible replacement. In recent days, the name that has gained the most strength is Mauricio Pochettino (54).
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The condition that the Argentine set to coach Madrid
According to Defensa Central, the former PSG and Chelsea coach is attracted by the possibility of coaching the white club, but he is clear that he needs signings.
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Mauricio Pochettino is the coach of the United States national team | Getty Images
In particular, Pochettino believes that signing a center-back is essential. The Argentine’s great desire is to have Cristian “Cuti” Romero from Tottenham.
The defender is one of the standout players in the Premier League and intends to leave his club starting next year. This isn’t the first time he has been mentioned as a reinforcement for Real Madrid.
Romero has a contract with Tottenham until 2029, but the board knows that it will be difficult to keep him. However, they aren’t willing to give him away in the next transfer window either.
The aforementioned outlet highlights that Madrid could sign him for 80 million euros. It wouldn’t be a simple or cheap operation.
Cuti Romero is a very strong footballer in marking, with experience and a lot of personality. His profile fits the idea that the white club has of building a physical and competitive defense.
The only problem is his high price. If Florentino is willing to have him and Pochettino, he knows that he will have to negotiate with Tottenham to unblock that issue.
First words from Pochettino about Madrid’s interest
In that context, the coach of the United States national team spoke with “El Chiringuito” and referred to the rumors linking him with the white club.
“We have to take it calmly, which experience in this world gives us… I have a very good relationship with all the clubs, not only with Madrid… we have things that unite us”, said the Argentine in a conversation with “El Chiringuito”.
There is still time before a final decision is made, but it is clear that Pochettino is on the list of candidates to succeed Álvaro Arbeloa.
That group also includes heavyweight names such as Jürgen Klopp and Massimiliano Allegri.