Fulham manager Marco Silva is expected to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer, according to multiple reports. BBC News says Silva confirms he will depart after five years in charge and is close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica. Sky Sports similarly reports that Silva will leave Fulham when his contract expires, while other outlets describe growing links between the Portuguese coach and a return to Portugal. Free Malaysia Today notes that Silva is heavily linked with a move back to Benfica, where he is viewed as a leading candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho. The Independent reports that Silva is set for a Fulham exit after rejecting a new contract offer, and frames the potential Benfica appointment as imminent. Across the coverage, the core points are that Silva’s Fulham tenure is nearing its end, that his next move is expected to be at Benfica, and that negotiations or discussions are at an advanced stage. No report presents a finalized announcement from Benfica at the time of writing, but all sources indicate the move is being actively pursued.
Marco Silva set to leave Fulham as Benfica deal talks progress
Fulham manager Marco Silva is expected to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer, according to multiple reports. BBC News says Silva confirms he will depart after five years in charge a...
- Marco Silva is expected to leave Fulham at the end of his contract this summer.
- BBC News reports Silva confirms he will depart after five years in charge.
- Multiple outlets link Silva strongly with a move to Benfica.
- Reports say Silva is close to agreeing a deal with Benfica.
- Some reports mention Silva rejected a contract offer from Fulham.
The Portuguese coach has been heavily linked with a return to Benfica, where he is viewed as a leading candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho.
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2 months agoFulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
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