​A new Premier League manager was unveiled late on Tuesday evening, as Fulham confirmed the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa to succeed Marco Silva. In a formal statement from the club, Fulham announced that Arbeloa has taken on the role of head coach, signing a three-year contract that will keep him at Craven Cottage through the summer of 2029. The club highlighted Arbeloa’s extensive background in football, noting that after a trophy-laden playing career, his coaching journey has been shaped at one of the world’s most prominent clubs. He began his coaching path with Real Madrid’s youth teams before stepping up to lead the senior side last season.
Arbeloa himself welcomed the new role, expressing that it is an honor to embark on this new chapter with Fulham, the oldest club in London. He conveyed a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude toward principal owners Shahid Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have placed in him as Fulham prepare for Premier League competition. The new head coach said he is eager to experience Craven Cottage’s unique atmosphere alongside Fulham’s supporters and to begin pre-season with the squad next week. He closed with an optimistic note, forward-looking to an exciting journey with the club and urged fans to rally behind the team with a simple, upbeat call: “Come on Fulham!”
With Arbeloa’s appointment, Fulham joins the ranks of a fully staffed Premier League managerial lineup, restoring the league’s complete cadre of 20 permanent managers. As of July 8, 2026, the Premier League’s permanent managers are listed as follows: Mikel Arteta at Arsenal (since December 22, 2019), Eddie Howe at Newcastle United (since November 8, 2021), Unai Emery at Aston Villa (since November 1, 2022), Daniel Farke at Leeds United (since July 4, 2023), Regis Le Bris at Sunderland (since July 1, 2024), Fabian Hurzeler at Brighton (since July 2, 2024), Frank Lampard at Coventry (since November 28, 2024), David Moyes at Everton (since January 11, 2025), Sergej Jakirovic at Hull (since June 11, 2025), Keith Andrews at Brentford (since June 27, 2025), Michael Carrick at Manchester United (since January 13, 2026), Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur (since March 31, 2026), Marco Rose at Bournemouth (since June 1, 2026), Andoni Iraola at Liverpool (since June 4, 2026), Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace (since June 15, 2026), Gary O’Neill at Ipswich Town (since June 23, 2026), Enzo Maresca at Manchester City (since June 29, 2026), Xabi Alonso at Chelsea (since July 1, 2026), Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest (since July 6, 2026), and Alvaro Arbeloa at Fulham (since July 7, 2026). This consolidated list provides a snapshot of the managerial landscape across the top flight and underscores Arbeloa’s entry into an ever-evolving coaching fraternity.
Fulham’s new era under Arbeloa is set to unfold as the club readies for the upcoming season, with pre-season training slated to begin promptly and the squad primed to begin a fresh competitive cycle. Supporters will be keen to gauge his tactical philosophy and style of leadership, now that he has earned the responsibility of steering a club with a storied history and passionate fanbase through the intense summer and the early challenges of the new campaign. The decision marks a pivotal moment for Fulham, signaling a commitment to fresh ideas and a renewed ambition as they aim to compete at the highest level once more. The coming weeks will reveal how Arbeloa’s vision translates on the training pitch and how his stewardship will shape Fulham’s prospects in the renewed Premier League calendar.