Fulham are poised to appoint former Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, following the club's decision to part ways with Marco Silva, who has agreed to join Portuguese side Benfica.
Arbeloa, who spent last season in an interim capacity at Real Madrid, brings a blend of playing experience from both the Spanish capital and the Premier League, having featured for Liverpool and West Ham during his career.
Candidate considerations
The club also examined the prospect of Kieran McKenna, but financial constraints and personal factors rendered the Irish coach unavailable, leaving Arbeloa as the leading option.
Fulham finished the previous Premier League campaign in eleventh place, a mid‑table finish that underscores the need for stability and a clear tactical direction heading into the next season.
The appointment would mark a symbolic return for Arbeloa, who began his professional journey in Madrid before making an impact in England, and it reflects the club's intent to blend experience with a fresh managerial perspective.