News about Álvaro Arbeloa

Legendary former England striker Alan Shearer has shared his thoughts ahead of the concluding match of the opening round of the Premier League between Fulham and Chelsea, set to take place at Craven Cottage. This encounter not only marks a significant West London derby but also the debut clash between former Liverpool teammates Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, who has since succeeded Alonso as manager of Real Madrid.

Nearly 20 years after Rafael Benitez first brought Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa together at Anfield, the former teammates will clash as managers of London clubs: Arbeloa's Fulham takes on Alonso's Chelsea on Monday. Although just two miles separate their current teams' stadiums, their journeys to the managerial elite have been strikingly different.

On Monday, 24 August 2026, London will witness a fiery derby as Fulham take on Chelsea in the Premier League. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 British time (22:00 Moscow time).

New Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Marco Silva this summer, has commented on the transfers of Spanish midfielders Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid.

London's Fulham has confirmed the signing of 22-year-old defensive midfielder Shi Charles from Southampton for a fee of £26 million, potentially rising to £30 million with bonuses. This transfer makes Charles the most expensive player in Northern Ireland's history.