While senior management continue to refine the final details of the contract, the sporting department has completely aligned with the Spaniard regarding the long-term vision for the first team. The club’s talks with Arbeloa have covered a range of topics including the Spaniard’s backroom staff and first-team squad planning. If the multi-year agreement is successfully completed, this move will mark only the second senior managerial role of the 43-year-old's coaching career.