Chairman Khan believes the club has secured a manager who understands the demands of elite-level football. Speaking on the appointment, Khan noted: "Alvaro is, by his own admission, very ambitious. He has spent quality time around the best players, clubs and methods in the game, experiences which will serve him well here at Fulham."
Beyond his tactical acumen, Arbeloa’s commitment to the club’s youth system was a deciding factor for the ownership. Khan added: "Alvaro also has great interest in our academy set-up and believes in giving young players a chance. I loved hearing that from Alvaro, as well as his intent on playing attacking football. All of this and a lot more makes Alvaro Arbeloa an ideal fit to lead Fulham Football Club into the upcoming Premier League season and beyond.”