Softfootball can confirm Florentino Pérez is set to personally take control of the managerial decision at Real Madrid, with the club president leading the process of appointing the next head coach.
Current manager Álvaro Arbeloa addressed growing pressure surrounding his position but remained focused on short-term objectives. Speaking to the media, he stated: “My future does not concern me at all. What matters are these seven matches, especially the one tomorrow.”
According to Fabrizio Romano on his Official X handle, the decision will be handled directly by Pérez, as also reported by El Mundo, marking a significant move in shaping the club’s immediate future.
Romano’s statement:
Florentino Pérez will be personally deciding on Real Madrid manager. The president is gonna take control of the process, as El Mundo reported. The support from his close circle will still be there but limited this year.
Arbeloa emphasized that results on the pitch remain the priority, despite uncertainty around his long-term role, while internal support around him is expected to remain but be limited for the rest of the season.
This development comes amid further challenges for Madrid, with Kylian Mbappé ruled out after being diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg following medical tests on April 27, 2026. The injury occurred during a 1–1 draw against Real Betis, a match that also marked Mbappé’s 100th appearance for the club.
