Fulham manager Marco Silva to leave for Benfica

Fulham football club manager Marco Silva has confirmed he is leaving the club after five years. The 48-year-old Portuguese manager is close to agreeing terms with Benfica.

Fulham football club manager Marco Silva has announced he is leaving the London club where he has worked for five years. The 48-year-old Portuguese manager is currently in negotiations with Portuguese top club Benfica and an agreement is nearly complete.

Silva joined Fulham in 2021 and successfully guided the club in the Premier League, with the team consistently finishing in the top ten in recent seasons. His departure marks the end of one lengthy and fruitful managerial tenure at the west London club.

Benfica is one of Portugal's biggest and most popular football clubs, with a long history in elite European football. Silva would return to his homeland in the status of a highly respected manager, having gained considerable experience in English top-flight football.