Alvaro Arbeloa has spoken for the first time after being officially appointed Real Madrid's first-team coach, describing the moment as a dream come true while acknowledging the weight of responsibility that comes with the role, Softfootball reports.
The former Madrid defender was handed the job following the club's decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso , a move that sent shockwaves across Spanish football. Alonso's dismissal came less than 24 hours after Real Madrid's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final , with pressure having mounted on the coach for several weeks due to concerns over performances and tactical consistency.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , Arbeloa made it clear just how much the opportunity means to him. He said:
