Fulham open talks with Alvaro Arbeloa and add Ruben Amorim to shortlist
Fulham are searching for a new head coach following the departure of Marco Silva, with Alvaro Arbeloa in talks and Ruben Amorim under consideration.
Fulham have launched an active search for a new head coach following the conclusion of Marco Silva's five-year tenure at Craven Cottage. The club has already initiated preliminary discussions with Alvaro Arbeloa, who recently concluded a difficult six-month stint in charge of Real Madrid.
Under Silva, the club stabilized its Premier League status, finishing 11th last season with a record 54-point haul. The board is now tasked with finding a successor capable of maintaining that top-flight consistency.
Alongside formal negotiations with Arbeloa, internal discussions at Fulham have focused on several high-profile alternatives. Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been discussed as a potential candidate, though it remains unclear if he is prepared for the move to West London.
The club is also weighing options including Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira, former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, and Hugo Oliveira, who previously served as the club's goalkeeping coach.
For Arbeloa, the opportunity represents a path to English football redemption following a turbulent spell in Spain. With the pre-season approaching and the summer transfer window nearing, the hierarchy is aiming for a swift appointment to ensure the new coaching team is fully integrated before the 2026-27 season begins on August 22.