The Spaniard replaces Marco Silva in the dugout at Craven Cottage ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season.And Arbeloa will swiftly be visiting Anfield, with the Reds hosting the Cottagers in matchweek four on September 12.Signed from Deportivo La Coruna in January 2007, Arbeloa went on to make 98 appearances for Liverpool under Rafael Benitez and score twice.He spent two-and-a-half years on Merseyside before moving to Real Madrid in 2009.

Former Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as the new head coach of Fulham. He made 98 appearances for the Reds.

Former Liverpool defender set for Anfield return in new Premier League role

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