Arbeloa appointed new Fulham boss

The 43-year-old arrives at Craven Cottage fresh from his departure at Real Madrid, where he took over in January following Xabi Alonso's exit to Chelsea. Mourinho replaced Arbeloa at the Spanish giants last month.

Arbeloa expressed his enthusiasm upon appointment, telling Sky Sports (Sky Sports) he felt "a real honour" joining "the oldest club in London" and thanked ownership for their confidence in his appointment.

His playing pedigree in English football runs deep. The defender made 98 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions before finishing his career with West Ham during the 2016/17 season. That experience will likely inform his approach at Fulham as he aims to maintain the club's Premier League status.

Silva departed Fulham after his contract expired, taking the Benfica job. Arbeloa inherits a squad Silva had stabilised and will look to build on that foundation heading into the new campaign. Pre-season begins next week, offering the new manager immediate opportunity to assess his squad and implement his tactical vision.

The appointment signals a significant managerial reshuffle across European top-flight clubs, with several high-profile moves reshaping the competitive landscape.