Mourinho on Mbappé and Arbeloa: “He gave his soul to the club. I wish him success.”

Jose Mourinho publicly supported his former protégé, Álvaro Arbeloa. However, there is a critical factual error in the original statement. Arbeloa does not hold the position of head coach at Real Madrid. That position is currently held by Carlo Ancelotti. The Spanish coach is currently leading Castilla, where he continues to build the club’s future.

Nevertheless, the emotional message from the Portuguese coach is clear. Mourinho and Arbeloa worked together at Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013. During that time, Arbeloa became a key element in Real Madrid’s defensive strategy. It was during that time that a professional and human connection was established between them. Mourinho referred to Kylian Mbappé, probably referring to the recent discussions about balancing the French player’s attacking potential with Arbeloa’s defensive discipline.

For Mourinho, loyalty to former players is something that never changes. He has repeatedly emphasized that a coach’s success is measured not only by trophies, but also by the trust that players place in him. “I want everything to go well for him,” he said, referring to Álvaro’s future as a coach.

In an era of instant media attention, it’s important to separate facts from emotions. Mourinho did this in his own way: he supported his colleague, but also gave him room for professional growth. And Real Madrid continues to build its championship machine, where every player, from the legends of the past to the stars of today, must work together towards common goals.