Beyond the future of his star forward, Arbeloa also faced questions regarding potential reinforcements for the wider squad. With Real Madrid enduring a turbulent season that led to Alonso’s exit, many have pointed to a lack of depth as a critical issue. However, Arbeloa steadfastly refused to demand new signings publicly, instead adopting an approach that relies heavily on the club's internal resources.
When asked if the squad needed strengthening in the transfer market, Arbeloa deflected, pointing instead to the famous 'La Fabrica' academy. “I have an extraordinary squad,” he insisted. “If anything is lacking, we have a great youth academy, as has always been the case in Real Madrid’s history.”
When pushed for a second time on whether he had requested backing from the board, Arbeloa shut down the line of questioning entirely. “I think it’s not a question that’s related to me, but I repeat, I believe I have an extraordinary squad.” It was a clear signal that the new boss intends to work with the tools at his disposal rather than looking for external solutions.
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