Marco Silva Agrees Terms with Benfica, Set to Inform Fulham of Departure

Marco Silva is reportedly on the verge of signing with Benfica. According to reports from the BBC and The Daily Telegraph, negotiations have advanced significantly in recent days, and the Portuguese manager is set to return to his homeland to succeed José Mourinho, who is returning to Real Madrid.

Silva's contract with Fulham expires at the end of the month. While the London club offered him a new deal, sources suggest the 48-year-old specialist will inform the club management as early as today that he will not be renewing his contract and will depart the Cottagers.

Silva joined Fulham in July 2021 from Everton and guided the team back to the Premier League in his inaugural season, following their relegation to the Championship the previous year. The Cottagers finished 11th in the top flight last season, level on points with Chelsea.