Alvaro Arbeloa bids farewell to Real Madrid and speaks about Kylian Mbappe
After leaving his coaching position at Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa sent heartfelt farewell messages to Kylian Mbappe and other team members. The former defender's departure was confirmed following a victory against Athletic Bilbao. This marked the end of Arbeloa's short but intense six-month stint on the Santiago Bernabeu bench. This is reported by Goal.com .
Kylian Mbappe was among the first to react to the news of the coach's departure. The French striker, who is enduring a difficult season in the Spanish capital, wished Arbeloa success in his future career. Arbeloa took to social media to thank the 27-year-old star, calling him an "extraordinary player with unparalleled talent" and emphasizing that difficult times are temporary.
Not only Kylian Mbappe, but other team leaders also praised Arbeloa's short tenure. Antonio Rüdiger thanked the coach for his support, and Arbeloa called him his "warrior." Jude Bellingham also expressed his gratitude to the coach. Arbeloa described the English player as a "born leader and a world-class professional."
The 4-2 victory against Athletic Bilbao turned into an emotional farewell night in Madrid. Besides Arbeloa, club legends David Alaba and Dani Carvajal also concluded their careers at Real Madrid. Vinicius Junior thanked the coach for his trust, and Arbeloa expressed his pride in the Brazilian winger's courage and talent.
